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A formerly homeless woman just won $5million playing the California lottery.
Lucia Forseth was homeless in 2017 but turned things around before winning her millions.
"I only bought one ticket. I closed my eyes and picked that one, and it won! I first thought I'd won a free ticket, but I checked, and it said I won $5 million" said Forseth
She was getting her car's oil changed and scratched the prize winning ticket right outside. Forseth told lottery officials buying a ticket called 2023 has deep meaning.
"Six years ago, I was homeless. This year I am getting married, getting my associate degree, and won $5 million. You never think you have a chance to win it. It is just random. Being homeless just six years ago, I never thought it would happen to someone like me." she said.
Forseth plans on buying a house and investing the rest of her new fortune. Lottery officials said she declined to speak with media.
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