The jackpot ticket was sold at Joe's Service Center in Altadena, an unincorporated community in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles.
Tuesday — and the owner of the Southern California business that sold the lucky ticket is getting a hefty sum himself.
"I'm very surprised. Very excited. Very happy," said Chahayed, who wore a bright yellow California Lottery shirt and cap. "I wish I knew the person but most people who buy tickets from me are from the neighborhood. I hope one of them will be the winner," he said."My son is expecting a baby in two months, so we are excited!" said Chahayed said, according toIn the meantime, Chahayed is relishing the moment after emigrating to Los Angeles from Syria in the 1980s, the station reported. He came with his wife, two kids and around $14,000 to his name.
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