# The winning ticket for the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Maine. Here are the first 3 things the winner should do.

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- Published: 2023-01-16T10:00:26-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: The Mega Millions jackpot is offering its second-largest prize ever at $1.35 billion. Photo credit: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images. Article by Hillary Hoffower and Katie Balevic. Business Insider &#8211; updated January 14, 2023. Someone scored the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the second-highest ever recorded. The winner, who purchased the ticket in Maine, beat extremely slim odds to win the jackpot. Winners should keep to themselves, hire a team of professionals to help, and ditch the cash payout. [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com
