Homeless California man wins $1M from lottery ticket: report
A heartwarming story emerged from California recently, where a homeless man received an unexpected Easter blessing in the form of a winning lottery ticket worth $1 million. The fortunate individual, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the scratcher ticket from Sandy’s Liquor in San Luis Obispo, owned by Wilson Samaan.
Samaan, who expressed his joy over the win, described the winner as a longtime customer and a deserving individual. He shared his excitement with the L.A. Times, stating, “I was so excited, even more than him. He’s a good person. He deserves every penny. I was very excited it happened to a person who deserved it, and he actually needed it.”
Initially, the winner believed he had won $100,000, but Samaan revealed that the prize was much larger. The winning ticket was proudly displayed on the store’s Instagram page, along with a snapshot of the oversized check, celebrating the life-changing moment.
The fortunate winner revealed his plans to use the winnings to purchase a house and a car, marking a significant turning point in his life. Samaan and the winner share a close relationship, and to ensure a smooth claiming process, Samaan personally drove the winner to the California Lottery office in Fresno.
The win is currently undergoing verification by the California Lottery, a process that could take several weeks to complete. As the retailer that sold the winning ticket, Sandy’s Liquor will also benefit from the win, receiving $5,000 or a 0.5% share of the jackpot.
This heartening tale of unexpected fortune serves as a reminder of the transformative power of luck and the generosity of those who support others in their time of need. The community at Sandy’s Liquor and beyond celebrates this remarkable event, offering hope and inspiration to all who hear the story.
