Winner of $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot comes forward

The $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner has been identified.

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As reported by the Maine Lottery, it was done via the limited liability business LaKoma Island Investments, LLC.

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The winner reportedly selected the cash option, which entails a one-time, lump-sum payment of $723,564,144 before taxes, according to the Maine Lottery.

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The recipient is carefully pondering how to use the potentially life-changing award.

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Instead of the winner's name, the name of the trust would appear in the public record.

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The Hometown Gas & Restaurant in Lebanon, Maine is where the winning Mega Millions ticket for the January 13 drawing was purchased.

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