$1.34 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Gives Up Ticket

The jackpot was the third-largest in U.S. history.

About two months later, the winners of the July 29th

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Mega Millions draw and their $1.34 billion jackpot were announced.

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The Illinois Lottery said two people recently

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submitted winning tickets sold in Des Plaines, Illinois.

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The two agreed to split the prize before the draw,

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keeping their promise, according to the lottery.

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The couple chose to remain anonymous,

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according to the Illinois Lottery.

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The lottery allows anyone who wins $250,000 or more to remain anonymous.

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