Luck Strikes Stockton: $1 Million San Francisco 49er Scratch-Off Ticket Sold

One Food 4 Less shopper in Stockton won $1 million on a San Francisco 49ers Scratchers ticket, the California Lottery said. The winning ticket was sold to Ravindar Singh at the March Lane grocery store and joins four other million-dollar “Game Day” scratcher prizes recently claimed in California. Another winner was Robert Hillard, who bought a 49ers-themed ticket at The Nineteenth Hole in Antioch. The Scratchers series is part of a partnership between the California Lottery and the 49ers, the LA Chargers and the LA Rams. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

Lottery officials confirmed that the ticket matched the top prize amount of $1 million. The retailer that sold the ticket will also receive a bonus for selling the winning scratch-off, a common practice designed to reward participating businesses.

The ticket was purchased in Stockton, adding to a growing list of major lottery wins across California in recent months.

The winner must submit the ticket to the California Lottery for verification. The validation process can take several weeks as officials confirm the ticket’s authenticity and complete security checks before releasing the prize money.

Lottery officials encourage winners to sign the back of their ticket immediately and keep it in a safe place.

News of the winning ticket has sparked excitement among local residents, with many hoping the winner is someone from the community. Sports-themed scratch-off games often gain popularity during football season, blending team loyalty with the thrill of winning big.