The VFW post in Oak Bluffs sold a $15 million winning lottery ticket this week to a Vineyard Haven-based trust.
The Dad and Daughters Trust claimed the third and final grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Millions instant ticket game, according to a lottery spokesperson.
The trust, represented by trustee John Kennan Jr., opted to receive the prize in a one-time lump sum payment of $9.75 million, before taxes.
Mr. Kennan said the winner plans to use the money to take care of their family.
The winning ticket was cashed in on Thursday and was sold from the VFW Post 9261 on Towanticut avenue. The VFW will receive a $50,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket.
This article appears in April 10, 2026.
Not a big fan of the state pushing these lottery games but certainly a big fan of having a winner here on the Island and Great for the VFW
I’m only 85,a veteran and am up for adoption.ArArAr
Awesome Congratulations.
Support your local Veterans ! Congrats, great good there too XO
Thank you Pamela Tivnan