Winner of Mega Millions $348M jackpot claims Virginia's record prize, reveals plans for first purchase

Grass green as money.

The winner of Mega Millions $348 million jackpot , the largest lottery prize ever won in Virginia, stepped forward earlier this month and revealed how they’re spending their winnings.

The ticket holder, who chose to remain anonymous, told lottery officials that they intend to purchase a new, zero-radius riding lawn mower — which often start at $3,000 — with a chunk of the historic pot, Mega Millions announced on Aug. 14

The $348 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold at the E & C VA convenience store in Burgess, Va., on June 27. Google St View

The commonwealth resident claimed their prize at the state lottery’s Richmond office approximately four weeks after purchasing the ticket at the E & C VA convenience store in Burgess, Va., on June 27.

The unidentified