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"When he checked the ticket, he was surprised to learn it was a $50,000 winner," the Rhode Island Lottery Commission said. "He said he is still in shock and does not have any immediate plans for the money won."
ABC 10 reported the man purchased the winning ticket on Sept. 16, 2015 and it nearly when unclaimed after being selected as a winner in a Feb. 3 drawing.
The man had until Sept. 16, 2016 at 4 p.m. to claim the prize totaling about $30,000 before the money is sent into the state's general fund.