Life-Changing Scratch-Off
Rebeca Gonzalez, a worker in , won $1 million from a Scratchers game after covering a coworker's shift on Labor Day. She almost skipped buying the ticket but remembered at the last moment.
Gonzalez's win is a significant shift from her usual small prizes, as she had only previously won up to $50. This time, she won the game's grand prize, changing her financial situation dramatically.
New Beginnings
With her winnings, Gonzalez plans to focus on her education to become a radiologist, pay off most of her debts, and has put a bid on a five-bedroom home for her family.
The store where she purchased the winning ticket will receive $5,000 as a reward for selling the winning ticket, while Gonzalez has given her two weeks' notice at Walmart to pursue her new path.