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Ticket bought at Mass. market hits for $15 million

There are still two jackpot tickets available for the "$15,000,000 Colossal Millions" instant ticket game.

Matthew Marcus, representing the DAO Trust of Milton, receiving the $15 million check. Massachusetts State Lottery

A Massachusetts resident won $15 million on an instant ticket game, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

The winner, represented by Matthew Marcus of the DAO Trust of Milton, won off a “$15,000,000 Colossal Millions” ticket purchased at Lanphers Market in Sterling.

The winner will receive his prize as a one-time payment of $9.75 million before taxes. Marcus said the winner plans to use the money for a vacation and conduct some home improvements.

Lanphers Market will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

There are still two unclaimed $15 million grand prizes for the “$15,000,000 Colossal Millions” instant ticket game, according to the lottery commission.

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