RICHMOND, Va. (WKRC) – The largest lottery jackpot ever won in Virginia has been claimed by an anonymous winner, who disclosed to officials their plans to make a first big purchase.
The $348 million Mega Millions jackpot from the June 27 drawing was won by a single ticket; the ticket matched all six winning numbers: 18-21-29-42-50 and the Mega Ball number 2.
Approximately four weeks after the drawing, the winner presented the winning ticket at Virginia Lottery headquarters in Richmond. Under Virginia law, winners of prizes worth $1 million or more can choose to remain anonymous, and the winner opted for this privacy. But that person said they are buying a zero-radius riding lawn mower with their newfound fortune.
The winner had the option of receiving the $348 million jackpot in annual payments over 30 years or a one-time cash payment of $155.6 million before taxes. They chose the cash option.
This marked the 10th Mega Millions jackpot won in Virginia since the game began in 2002.
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