Overview

• A homeless man in San Luis Obispo won $1 million on a Triple Red 777 scratcher purchased at Sandy's Deli-Liquor on April 6, 2025.
• The store manager, Wilson Samaan, confirmed the win and is assisting the man with the verification process required by the California Lottery.
• The winner initially believed he had won $100,000 but was stunned to learn the ticket was worth $1 million.
• California Lottery officials are currently verifying the winner’s identity, a process that typically takes six to eight weeks.
• Local businesses and community members have celebrated the win, with the winner expressing hope to leave homelessness behind.