SACRAMENTO - Fourteen California Lottery players from across the state were cheered by Family and friends as they won a total of $272,500 on The Big Spin® show that aired Saturday, December 17, 2005.
Allan Watson a retiree from Modesto was the first contestant on this week’s show to win at the Fantasy 5 Dream Machine. Watson was ecstatic after he won $85,000. "I’m going to buy a new car and take my daughter and her family to Hawaii", said Watson. He bought his tickets at Longs Drugs in Modesto.
Continuing the excitement at the Fantasy 5 Dream Machine was Francisco Rodriguez from Pomona who won $55,000. "I had a great time! I hope to be back and win the top prize", said Rodriguez. He purchased his tickets at Uno Mart in Pomona.
Wrapping up the Fantasy 5 Dream Machine excitement was Manzur Chowdhury from Carson who won $10,000. "I plan to visit my family in Bangladesh," said Chowdhury. He purchased his tickets at Vermont Shell in Los Angeles.
Elizabeth Pineda, a supervisor from Santa Barbara was the contestant who won the opportunity to spin the wheel from the Aces High round. Ms. Pineda, who bought her Big Spin Scratchers® ticket at PSI/Thrifty, spun the wheel for $25,000. "This is an amazing experience! I didn’t expect to win this much money. Now I can use these winnings towards a Hawaiian vacation," said Pineda.
Ending the show was Juan Magana, a retiree from King City who won $75,000. Magana bought his Big Spin Scratchers® ticket at 7-Eleven and uncovered Spin-Spin-Spin which earned him a direct trip to the wheel. "I’m happy that I’m now able to help with my grandchildren’s education," said Magana.
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| Allan Watson |
Modesto |
$85,000 |
| Juan Magana |
King City |
$75,000 |
| Francisco Rodriguez |
Pomona |
$55,000 |
| Elizabeth Pineda |
Santa Barbara |
$25,000 |
| Manzur Chowdhury |
Carson |
$10,000 |
| Other Aces High Contestants |
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$22,500 |
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TOTAL |
$272,500 |