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A Worcester convenience store recently sold a $1 million winning scratch ticket, according to the Mass. State Lottery.
Edgemere Mill Mart at 288 Mill Street sold the “100X The Money” instant ticket winner. It will receive a $10,000 for for selling it.
The Baalsha Family Trust of Quincy won the $1 million prize.
The trust, represented by trustee David Spillane, opted to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes).

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