A fortunate Cambria general store's guy wins $5 million recently
By Reshma |
Published September 17, 2023 02:48 am GMT
The town of Cambria is alive with energy this week after a $5 million lotto scratcher was sold at a local general store.
Elia Akkary, owner of the Cambria General Store, says the past two days have been a whirlwind.
He says on August 9, one lucky customer strolled into his shop and walked out an instant multimillionaire.
Store manager Hichem Farhout says he was the one behind the counter last month when the $20, 100-X scratcher hit the jackpot.
“I was the first one who knew. They called me on the phone and said, “Hey, you guys just sold the $5 million dollar ticket.' It is very exciting," Farhout said.
He says on Wednesday, officials with the California Lottery showed up to adorn the Cambria General Store with new décor.
