Homeless man wins $1M jackpot from California lottery scratch-off: 'Man, I'm not homeless anymore!'
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A homeless man in California hit the jackpot with a $1 million winning scratch-off ticket, leading to a life-changing moment. The unnamed winner purchased the ticket from Sandy's Deli-Liquor in San Luis Obispo, where he had been a frequent customer. Upon winning, he exclaimed joyfully, "Man, I'm not homeless anymore!" After verifying the win, he was driven to Fresno to claim his prize. The California State Lottery confirmed the winner will undergo a thorough vetting process before receiving the funds, which could take weeks to months. He plans to use the money for a home down payment, a car, and savings.
"Man, I'm not homeless anymore!" he exclaimed after winning $1 million on a scratch-off ticket, marking a transformative turn in his life.
"He came to the store, scratched it, and was in disbelief, asking me, 'Oh, my god. Is that real?' after confirming the win."
"With a million-dollar ticket like this, the winner will go through a thorough vetting process before receiving the funds, which may take weeks to months."
Hoping to turn his life around, the winner plans to buy a home, get a car, and invest his newfound wealth.
Read at New York Post
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