2 claim $1.337 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot; third-largest US Jackpot

Two people bought one ticket for the historic drawing and agreed to divide the winnings if they Won

After a single ticket late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, two persons who prefer to stay anonymous claimed a $1.337 Billion Mega Millions Prize

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Lottery officials said on Wednesday that they had decided to accept a single sum payment of $780.5 million

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The Illinois Lottery stated that it was unable to provide any information about the winners other than to suggest that they must be "over the moon" with their Mega Millions prize

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At least 16 states, including Illinois, allow winners to remain nameless

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According to lottery authorities, the two persons have spent the last several weeks working with experienced legal and financial consultants to claim procedure,experts advise lottery winners to undertake

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“These winners are now in the enviable position of deciding what to do with their newfound fortune,” stated Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays

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The winning ticket was purchased at a Des Plaines Speedway gas station and convenience shop

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The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14.

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Two people bought one ticket for the historic drawing and agreed to divide the winnings if they Won

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After a single ticket late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, two persons who prefer to stay anonymous claimed a $1.337 Billion Mega Millions Prize

credit:gettyimages

Lottery officials said on Wednesday that they had decided to accept a single sum payment of $780.5 million

credit:gettyimages

The Illinois Lottery stated that it was unable to provide any information about the winners other than to suggest that they must be "over the moon" with their Mega Millions prize

credit:gettyimages

At least 16 states, including Illinois, allow winners to remain nameless

credit:gettyimages

According to lottery authorities, the two persons have spent the last several weeks working with experienced legal and financial consultants to claim procedure,experts advise lottery winners to undertake

credit:gettyimages

“These winners are now in the enviable position of deciding what to do with their newfound fortune,” stated Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays

credit:gettyimages

The winning ticket was purchased at a Des Plaines Speedway gas station and convenience shop

credit:gettyimages

The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14.

credit:gettyimages