India, June 29 -- A Mega Millions ticket purchased in Northumberland County, Virginia, hit the jackpot in this week's drawing, securing an estimated $348 million, the largest lottery prize ever won in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Lottery confirmed the ticket matched all six numbers and Mega Ball, marking the state's 10th Mega Millions jackpot since 2002.

The ticket was purchased at E & C VA, a convenience store located at 14878 Northumberland Highway in Burgess, Northumberland County, a rural area near the Chesapeake Bay.

The store will receive a $50,000 retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket, which was bought before the Friday, June 27 drawing, though the exact purchase date is unconfirmed.

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