Multiple Lottery Players Win $1 Million Prizes Across States

Recent lottery winners across the United States have claimed $1 million prizes from scratch-off tickets in Illinois, Massachusetts, Florida, and California. In Illinois, a player chose a green ticket due to personal significance and plans to use the winnings for family expenses and a special treat. In Massachusetts, John DeChellis intends to spend his prize on a new boat and home improvements. Florida's Hoang Nguyen opted for a lump-sum payment after winning with a ticket purchased at a Tampa grocery store. In California, a homeless man won the top prize from a scratch-off ticket bought at a San Luis Obispo liquor store, with the store manager expressing joy for the deserving winner. Retailers who sold the winning tickets also received bonus commissions.