A $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Claimed His Reward

It is the fourth largest Mega Million win in U.S. history

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The winner's identity has not yet been made public, though.

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According to the Maine State Lottery, the winner opted to keep their identity a secret and take the cash option through a limited liability corporation

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If the winner selects the cash option, they will get a one-time, lump-sum payment.

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It was a winning ticket for the January 13 drawing.

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It was purchased at Hometown Gas & Grill in Lebanon, located in a small town near the New Hampshire border

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The winner will earn more than $498 million after taxes under the cash distribution arrangement, according to officials

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