The winner of the $1.35 billion Mega Thousands and thousands ticket that was bought in Maine has come ahead after weeks of hypothesis, officers mentioned.
The particular person got here ahead anonymously by means of the restricted legal responsibility firm LaKoma Island Investments, in keeping with a press release from Maine State Lottery. The fortunate ticket received the jackpot at a Jan. 13 drawing.
The winner opted for a lump-sum cost of $723,564,144 earlier than taxes, as a substitute of incremental funds over the 30 subsequent years, the assertion mentioned.
“The winner is thoughtfully contemplating the very best makes use of of the life-changing prize,” a consultant for the winner mentioned, in keeping with lottery officers.
The successful ticket was bought at Hometown Gasoline & Grill within the small city of Lebanon, lottery officers mentioned. The proprietor of the shop obtained a $50,000 payout earlier this month.
“We congratulate the winner of the Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot and want all of them the very best as they contemplate how you can finest use their latest winnings,” Lottery Operations Deputy Director Michael Boardman mentioned.
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