The largest jackpot ever won in Virginia has been claimed by an anonymous winner, according to a press release from the Virginia Lottery.

And just what does that person plan to do with their winnings? They told Virginia Lottery officials they plan to buy a zero-radius riding lawnmower.

The $348 million jackpot in the June 27 Mega Millions drawing was won by a single ticket, which was bought at E & C Mid Atlantic, located at 14878 Northumberland Highway in Burgess. That ticket matched all six winning numbers: 18-21-29-42-50 and the Mega Ball number 2.

About four weeks after the drawing, the winner walked into Virginia Lottery headquarters in Richmond and presented lottery officials with the ticket.

Virginia law permits any winner of a prize worth $1 million and greater to claim the priz

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