Halifax man wins $10 million on scratch ticket

Posted: 01/09/13 at 7:50 am EST      Last Updated: 01/09/13 at 8:18 am EST

HALIFAX, Mass. (WHDH) -- A big win for a mechanic in the bay state!

A Halifax native won $10 million on a state lottery scratch ticket.

He claimed his winnings last Friday.

Steven Palaschak, a married father of three, told lottery officials he plans to use his winning to pay off his daughters' student loans, buy a new truck and set up a trust account for his children.

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