Five SoCal Scratchers Score $1M Each in New Year

Five SoCal Scratchers Score $1M Each in New Year

> At a Glance

> – Five Scratchers tickets sold in Southern California each won $1 million to start 2026

> – Four winning tickets came from Los Angeles County shops; one from San Diego

> – Games include 40th Anniversary California Jackpot, Power 10’s, and 50X The Cash

> – Why it matters: Overnight millionaires could be walking around L.A. and San Diego-check your tickets

Five Southern California lottery players began 2026 with life-changing news: each held a Scratchers ticket worth $1 million, according to the California Lottery.

The wins span two counties and three different games, leaving plenty of room for lucky ticket-holders to come forward.

Winning Tickets & Where They Were Sold

Los Angeles County claimed four of the five top prizes:

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  • Rosalie Norquist bought the 40th Anniversary California Jackpot Scratchers at 7-Eleven, 16711 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena
  • Power 10’s Scratchers produced three more L.A. winners:
  • Circle M Mini Market, 12142 Downey Ave., Downey
  • El Toro Liquor, 5501 Atlantic Blvd., Maywood
  • Northgate Market, 10801 Prairie Ave., Inglewood

San Diego’s million-dollar win arrived via the 50X The Cash Scratchers game; the winner has not been named.

Game Details & Odds

California Lottery offers 50+ Scratchers games at any given time, with new titles introduced monthly. Ticket prices range from $1 to $40, and prize structures vary by game.

Officials did not release specific odds for the million-dollar prizes, but all five winning tickets have been verified and will be paid out as annuities or lump-sum prizes, depending on each winner’s choice.

Key Takeaways

  • Five $1 million Scratchers wins announced across Southern California
  • Four tickets from L.A. County retailers; one from San Diego
  • Winning games: 40th Anniversary California Jackpot, Power 10’s, 50X The Cash
  • Players have 180 days from the win date to claim prizes

If you bought Scratchers at any of the listed stores, check your tickets-overnight millionaire status could be hiding in your wallet.

Author

  • My name is Jonathan P. Miller, and I cover sports and athletics in Los Angeles.

    Jonathan P. Miller is a Senior Correspondent for News of Los Angeles, covering transportation, housing, and the systems that shape how Angelenos live and commute. A former urban planner, he’s known for clear, data-driven reporting that explains complex infrastructure and development decisions.

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