SACRAMENTO – The Holidays are even more special for the contestants from throughout California who won a total of $157,500 during this weekend’s “The Big Spin®” show that aired Saturday, December 24, 2005.
The sole “Fantasy 5 Dream Machine” player was Richard Messina, a printer from El Monte, who was happy to win $75,000. Messina buys his Fantasy 5 tickets at Jolly Jug in El Monte. “I’m going to use my winnings to pay off bills,” said Messina.
From the “Aces High” round, Theresa Zuehlke, a 
certified nurse’s assistant from Napa won the opportunity to spin the wheel. Ms. Zuehlke bought her Big Spin Scratchers® ticket at Alamo Gas/Food and Car Wash in Vacaville and uncovered TV Show -TV Show -TV Show. This earned her a trip to “The Big Spin” show and won her $40,000 after spinning the wheel. “I really enjoyed the whole show! It was an awesome experience,” said Zuehlke.
Nellie Ruiz, a customer service representative from Los Angeles purchased a Big Spin Scratchers® ticket at Green Mill Liquor and uncovered Spin-Spin-Spin when she scratched it. This earned her a direct trip to the wheel where she earned a prize of $20,000. “Third time’s a charm, this was my third time to ever buy a ticket,” said Ruiz.
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| Richard Messina |
El Monte |
$75,000 |
| Theresa Zuehlke |
Napa |
$40,000 |
| Nellie Ruiz |
Los Angeles |
$20,000 |
| Other Aces High Contestants |
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$22,500 |
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TOTAL |
$157,500 |