SAN JOSE, CA — A routine day of errands in the South Bay turned into an unforgettable moment for Jess Daniels, who unexpectedly scratched his way to a $1 million win, the California Lottery announced Friday.
Daniels stopped at Gateway Food & Liquor in San Jose for a break when he purchased two “$100 Million Mega Cash” Scratchers tickets. Later, while eating with his granddaughter, they decided to scratch the tickets. The first ticket earned him $20, but the second held the real surprise.
After revealing the number 19 and scratching off the prize, Daniels watched in shock as the zeros kept appearing. His granddaughter shouted, “Oh my God, Grandpa!” as they realized he had won $1 million.…