Call it a from rags to riches story, but this one is for the ages.
According to the California Lottery, Lucia Forseth, who was homeless just a few years ago, has become a millionaire thanks to a Scratchers ticket that won her $5 million.
Forseth was taking her car for an oil change at the Walmart in Pittsburg, 40 miles outside of San Francisco, when she decided to try her luck and buy a Scratchers ticket.
As luck would have it, the sole ticket that Forseth bought was all she needed.
“I only bought one ticket. I closed my eyes and picked that one, and it won!” Forseth said. “I first thought I’d won a free ticket, but I checked, and it said I won $5 million!”
Forseth shared with the California Lottery that, six years ago, she was down on her luck and that the winnings will now help her take another step forward in life.
“This year, I am getting married, getting my associate degree, and won $5 million,” Forseth shared. “You never think you have a chance to win it. It is just random. Being homeless just six years ago, I never thought it would happen to someone like me.”
With the money Forseth plans on buying a house and investing what’s left over from her winnings.
California Lottery spokesperson Carolyn Becker shared in a press release that stories like Forseth’s are just one sign of how the games can create a positive impact.
“The California Lottery’s sole mission is to raise additional funding for public education, and it’s only possible with our players’ support,” Becker said. “Hearing a success story like this showcases the positive impact our games have on winners and schools alike.”
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