A 71-year-old recent retiree from New York has the chance to live out the rest of his life in comfort after winning the $476m Mega Millions jackpot.
The prize was the largest the state has offered since the Mega Millions launched in 2002, according to CBS News.
He chose to take the cash value of the prize, which netted him more than $157m after state and federal withholdings.
The windfall came at a turning point in Mr Taylor's life, as he had just retired after working as a handyman in Manhattan, according to lottery officials.
He said he plans to travel, buy a new house, and to purchase a new hybrid vehicle. Mr Taylor also said he intends to donate some of his money to his church.
The store where he purchased the ticket — Liberty Beer and Convenience — will also get a $10,000 bonus from the state lottery commission for selling the winning ticket.
The prize was the largest the state has offered since the Mega Millions launched in 2002, according to CBS News.
He chose to take the cash value of the prize, which netted him more than $157m after state and federal withholdings.
The windfall came at a turning point in Mr Taylor's life, as he had just retired after working as a handyman in Manhattan, according to lottery officials.
He said he plans to travel, buy a new house, and to purchase a new hybrid vehicle. Mr Taylor also said he intends to donate some of his money to his church.
The store where he purchased the ticket — Liberty Beer and Convenience — will also get a $10,000 bonus from the state lottery commission for selling the winning ticket.