$1 Million Scratcher Sold In West Hollywood

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — A woman became a little richer thanks to a Scratchers ticket purchased in West Hollywood. Ana Martinez came forward with a $10 Xtreme Multiplier Scratchers ticket —worth $1 million before federal taxes, California Lottery officials announced Tuesday.

The prize-winning ticket was bought at Pavilions Place, located at 8969 Santa Monica Blvd.

Martinez, whose age and place of residence were not released, said she was "simply grateful" for her unexpected windfall.

"You only see this in the movies. It's something you see happening to other people on TV. Nobody ever thinks it's gonna be them. I still can't believe it's me!" Martinez said in a statement released by lottery officials.

Pavilions Place will collect a retailer bonus of $5,000 for selling the winning ticket.

City News Service contributed to this post