(FOX40.COM) — Carlos Guzman, a regular player since his twenties, of the California Lottery, has hit the game's top prize of $5 million after playing the "100x Scratchers". • Video above: Lottery odds: What's more likely to happen than you winning?

According to the California Lottery, Guzman had seen some wins that ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, but little did he know that in just over a year, that could change.

“At first, I couldn’t believe it,” Guzman recalled. “After about five minutes, I got chills all over my body. That’s when I called my family.”

California Lottery stated that with this win, Guzman has been able to pay off his home, providing a new sense of security for his family. He also acknowledged the California Lottery's broader mission.

"He’s thankful to the Lottery for hel

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