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Lebanon, Maine, site of $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The town of Lebanon, Maine, gained significant attention after a $1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold at the Hometown Gas & Grill. According to the Maine Lottery, the winner accepted the prize through a limited liability company named LaKoma Island Investments, LLC.
The $1.35 billion jackpot is noted as the ninth-highest lottery winning of all time and represents the largest amount won in the New England region. Additionally, Lebanon holds a Guinness World Record for being the site of the deadliest recorded dust devil.
Located in York County, Lebanon has a population estimated at 6,801 as of July 2025. The town was established on June 17, 1767, as Maine's 23rd town.
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Guinness World Records · Hometown Gas & Grill · LaKoma Island Investments, LLC · Lebanon, Maine · Maine Lottery
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The $1.35 billion prize is the ninth-highest lottery jackpot in history. koolam.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The estimated population of Lebanon, Maine, is 6,801 as of July 2025. koolam.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lebanon holds a Guinness World Record for being the location of the deadliest dust devil. koolam.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The winner accepted the prize through the limited liability company LaKoma Island Investments, LLC. koolam.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The jackpot is the largest amount ever won in the New England region. koolam.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A $1.35 billion Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Hometown Gas & Grill in Lebanon, Maine. koolam.com