"Anonymous Illinois Lottery Winner Claims Near $900M Mega Millions Jackpot"

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"Anonymous Illinois Lottery Winner Claims Near $900M Mega Millions Jackpot"
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In Illinois, lottery jackpot winners of $250,000 or more can request to remain anonymous, while in Iowa, winners' information is made public under state law. Both state lottery websites advise winners to sign tickets and consult with an attorney before claiming jackpots. The odds of winning the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are extremely slim, with the chances being 1 in 302.6 million and 1 in 292.2 million, respectively.

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