2 people come forward to claim $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the nation's third-largest lottery prize

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The Illinois Lottery said the prize was claimed by two individuals who had agreed to split the prize if they won.

after a single ticket to the late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, opting to take a lump sum payment of $780.5 million, lottery officials said Wednesday.

The winners wish to remain anonymous, and the Illinois Lottery said it was unable to share any information about the winners except to say that they must be absolutely"over the moon" with their Mega Millions win. Whether a winner can remain anonymous varies by state. "These winners are now in the enviable position of deciding what to do with their newfound fortune," said Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays.The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14.

 

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