BOSTON — A woman recently claimed the third and final grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” $10 instant ticket game.
Celene Chen, of Boston, opted for the cash payout, receiving a one-time payment of $1,625,000 before taxes.
She says she plans to use her winnings to buy a house.
The winning ticket was purchased at Players Cafe, 950 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park.
The store will receive a $25,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
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