SUPERSTITION was the main reason one lucky Lottery player won the $1million jackpot.
Elena Penaloza took home the million-dollar prize after playing California’s Diamond 8’s scratch-off.
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The winning Lottery ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on North Azusa Avenue in West Covina.
Elena won after correctly scratching off the million dollars on the 16th square.
However, it was a superstition that scored her the win - itchy hands.
“You know that superstition where when your hands get itchy, it means you’re going to get money? She said she felt that the week before she won,” Elena’s daughter Ariana told the California Lottery.
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“She thinks it was fate,” Ariana added.
Just keep in mind that there are inherent risks involved in playing the lottery, and you should only buy a ticket if you can afford to do so.
Plus, if you or someone you know has signs of gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
DIAMOND 8’S SCRATCH-OFF
Players have 21 chances to win the top prize of $1million.
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Eight players can will the top jackpot and prizes go from $10 up to $1million.
Those who match any of "YOUR NUMBERS" to any of the six "WINNING NUMBERS," win that prize shown.
A "BLACK 8" symbol will automatically win five times that prize shown while a "BLUE 8" symbol will automatically win 10 times that prize.
Those who uncover a "BLUE DIAMONDS" symbol, win all 20 prizes.
Plus, if you reveal a "GEM" symbol in the "ROCK SPOT," you can win $100 instantly.
SECOND CHANCES
Those who don't scratch any prizes can still win big.
Players must submit their non-winning scratch-off ticket to 2nd Chance for a weekly draw to win prizes.
There are two ways to enter your ticket into 2nd Chance.
First, submit your ticket on the website and enter the first 13 digits of your entry code and first seven digits of your ticket ID.
Players may also submit their tickets on the California Lottery mobile app by scanning the barcode.
For more on the Scratchers 2nd Chance program head to the California Lottery website.
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