Adrian
A heartwarming Easter miracle unfolded in California as a homeless man became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning lottery ticket. The life-changing event was reported earlier this month by the L.A. TIMES, detailing how the man secured a $1 million jackpot from a scratcher ticket bought at Sandy’s Liquor in San Luis Obispo.
WILSON SAAMAAN, the owner of Sandy’s Liquor, expressed his excitement to the L.A. TIMES, revealing that the winner is a longtime customer. “I was so excited, even more than him,” SAAMAAN said. “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.”
The winner initially believed he had won $100,000, but SAAMAAN informed him that the prize was significantly larger. To celebrate the win, SAAMAAN shared a photo of the winning ticket and the ceremonial big check on the store’s Instagram page, captioning the post: “Big congrats to our loyal customer on his $1 million jackpot-winning scratch ticket at Sandy’s.”
The lucky winner, who chose to remain anonymous, plans to use his newfound wealth to purchase a house and a car. Demonstrating their close relationship, SAAMAAN personally drove the winner to the California Lottery office in Fresno to ensure he could securely claim his prize.
The California Lottery is still verifying the win, a process that could take several weeks, according to a spokesperson. As the retailer that sold the winning ticket, Sandy’s Liquor will also benefit financially, receiving a $5,000 bonus—equivalent to 0.5% of the jackpot.
This inspiring story highlights the profound impact of unexpected blessings and the power of community support. For more updates on this story, visit the [California Lottery website](https://www.calottery.com).
**Sources:**
[L.A. Times](https://www.latimes.com)
[California Lottery](https://www.calottery.com)
