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2005 2nd Quarter Press Releases: Article

05.28.2005
Contestants Win a Total of $327,500 on “The Big Spin®” Show

Ismael RuanoSACRAMENTO – Contestants from across the state won a total of $327,500 during this weekend’s “The Big Spin®” show.

Cory Schuessler, a student from Diamond Bar purchased a Big Spin Scratchers® ticket at Party House Liquor in Chino Hills and uncovered Spin-Spin-Spin when he scratched it.  After spinning the largest lottery wheel in the world, Schuessler won $120,000, and said, “I plan to use my winnings towards a down payment on a home.”  
 
Manuel AyerdisFrom the “Aces High” round, Ismael Ruano, a salesperson from Lynwood won the opportunity to spin “The Big Spin” wheel.  Ruano bought his Big Spin Scratchers® ticket at Lynmart Liquor in Lynwood and uncovered TV Show -TV Show -TV Show and earned a trip to “The Big Spin” show for a $120,000 spin at the wheel.  “It was an awesome experience!  I plan to buy a new car and travel to Mexico with my winnings,” said Ruano.

The sole “Fantasy 5 Dream Machine” player was Manuel Ayerdis, a construction worker from Long Beach, who was happy to win $65,000.  Ayerdis, who buys his tickets at Chevron #1914 in Long Beach, said, “I’m going to take my wife on a Caribbean cruise with my winnings.”

Name City Amount
Cory Schuessler Diamond Bar $120,000
Ismael Ruano Lynwood $120,000
Manuel Ayerdis Long Beach $65,000
Other Aces High Contestants   $22,500
  TOTAL $327,500


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