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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Man Collects Major Payday With New Ticket

Christmas came early for a Western Massachusetts man who collected a $1 million jackpot in the state lottery. 

John Swan with his check.

John Swan with his check.

Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery

John Swan, of Greenfield, collected his seven-figure win from the “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright," game, a $5 scratch-off ticket. It's part of the six holiday-themed games the lottery launched earlier this year. 

He decided to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity. 

Swan bought the ticket at Orange General Store at 217 East Main St. in Orange. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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