A lucky lottery player from Martha’s Vineyard just scored a life-changing $15 million win—and they already know exactly what they want to do with it: take care of their family.
Instead of going public, the winner chose to stay anonymous and claimed the prize through the 2026 Dad and Daughters Trust of Vineyard Haven. The claim was officially filed on April 2, with trustee John Kennan Jr. handling the process.
💰 Big Win Details
- Total prize: $15 million
- Game: “Millions” scratch ticket ($30 per ticket)
- Payout choice: One-time lump sum of $9.75 million (before taxes)
This jackpot marks a major milestone—it was the third and final $15 million top prize available in the game since it launched back in 2022.
🎯 Still Plenty of Prizes Left
Even though the biggest prizes are now gone, there’s still a lot up for grabs:
- 4 prizes worth $1 million
- 64 prizes worth $100,000
(as of April 13)
The winning ticket was sold at VFW Post 9261 in Oak Bluffs, located on Towanticut Street. For selling the lucky ticket, the store will receive a $50,000 bonus—not a bad day at all!
At the end of the day, this story isn’t just about a big win—it’s about what comes next. And for this winner, that means sharing the good fortune with family, which might just be the best part of all.
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