On Friday, 13th November, the small rural community of Lebanon, Maine was surprised with the news that a ticket for the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot had been sold at the Hometown Gas & Grill. Store owner, Fred Cotreau, said that he was initially skeptical when the Maine Lottery called him at 6am, but was excited when the news was confirmed.
The Maine Lottery also announced that 14 tickets had matched all five white balls and were each worth $1 million. An Ohio Lottery Director, Pat McDonald, congratulated the Maine State Lottery on their first-ever Mega Millions win. This was the second largest in the lottery’s history, coming in second to a $1.537 billion win in South Carolina in 2018.
The next Mega Millions drawing will take place on Tuesday 17th November, with an estimated jackpot of $20 million. The game is played in 45 states and the District of Columbia, as well as the US Virgin Islands.
The news of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions win in Lebanon, Maine has come as a surprise to many. The store owner, Fred Cotreau, was initially skeptical when he was informed of the win, however was quickly filled with excitement when it was confirmed. The Maine State Lottery have been congratulated on their first-ever Mega Millions win, which is only the second largest in the lottery’s history. The next Mega Millions drawing will take place on Tuesday 17th November, with an estimated jackpot of $20 million. The game is available to play in 45 states and the District of Columbia, as well as the US Virgin Islands.