The California Lottery says John Vang got the winning Power 10's ticket as a Christmas gift from his brother-in-law.
"I actually don't ever play Scratchers, that's what's funny about it," Vang explained.
The winning ticket was bought at the Sunnyside Liquor & IPA Hub in Fresno.
Vang lives out of state but was in Fresno with his wife to visit family over the holidays.