Homeless San Luis Obispo Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Jackpot

The California Lottery is verifying the identity of the winner, who purchased the ticket at Sandy's Deli-Liquor and hopes to turn his life around.

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.