$5 million winning lottery scratcher sold in Merced County

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$5 million winning lottery scratcher sold in Merced County
One lucky man is now $5 million richer after buying a winning California lottery scratcher in Merced County.

SANTA NELLA, Calif. (KFSN) -- One lucky man is now $5 million richer after buying a winning California lottery scratcher in Merced County.

Lottery officials say Enrique Reynoso bought the ticket at the Pennywise Travel Plaza in Santa Nella.

He played the $5 million Extreme Cash game and won the top prize.

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