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Cape Cod Woman Wins $15M on Scratch Ticket

Congratulations to Cape Cod's Hilary Alma, who won $15 million on a scratch ticket!

MASHPEE, MA — A Cape Cod woman won $15 million on a scratch ticket, capturing the largest such prize offered by the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Hilary Alma, of Sandwich, claimed the prize Tuesday.

She purchased the winning "Ultimate Millions" ticket at the Mashpee Country store on her way to the gym, according to lottery officials.

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She chose to receive annual payments of $750,000—before tax. She said she's going to use some of the money for home repairs. The Mashpee store received a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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