The winner of August’s $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida

The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot from August — the third-largest in U.S. history — has claimed the prize in Florida.

Winning details: The winning ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach, near Jacksonville.
* The winning numbers on Aug. 8 were 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 and the Mega Ball was 14.
* The lottery officials did not confirm whether the winner took the lump sum or the annuity, and did not specify the estimated lump sum amount.

Claiming rules: In Florida, the winner’s name remains anonymous for 90 days from the date the prize was claimed, which was on Sept. 25.
* Winners have to claim the lump sum within 60 days of the drawing, or up to 180 days if they choose to go with an annuity.
* The jackpot is subject to federal taxes. There’s no state income tax in Florida.

Historical perspective: The two largest jackpots ever were Powerball tickets worth $2.04 billion and $1.586 billion respectively.
* Previous Mega Millions prizes included a single person in South Carolina winning $1.537 billion and wins of $1.35 billion in Maine and $1.337 billion in Illinois.
* Most winners have historically opted for a lump sum payout but some choose the annuity option.

Reach of Mega Millions: The Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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