Lucky Winner Claims $5 Million California State Lottery Prize from Cambria General Store

Someone bought a winning California State Lottery ticket worth $5 million at a San Luis Obispo County convenience store, according to a claim filed with the lottery.

The Scratchers ticket was purchased at the Cambria General Store on Aug. 9, business co-owner Benan Akkare said.

Akkare said he learned about the likely win on Tuesday from Bryan Rounds, the lottery district sales representative.

“We were very excited,” Akkare said Wednesday.

Rounds intends to return Thursday to deliver a big, ceremonial check and some signs to the store at 850 Main St. in Cambria’s West Village.