A $33 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Prize Claimed

A ticket bought in Belchertown, Massachusetts, earlier this year yielded the prize.

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The prize winner, Skylark Group Trust, opted for the cash option.

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They received a one-time payment of $17,441,861 before taxes.

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The reward was collected on Wednesday at the Dorchester headquarters of the Massachusetts State Lottery.

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The ticket was purchased at Belchertown's Stop & Shop, located at 40 George Hannum Street.

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The retailer received a bonus of $50,000 for selling the winning ticket.

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