US lottery player wins historic $1.58bn jackpot
Someone in Florida has won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot - the third-largest ever in US history.It ended a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.
Before the big win on Tuesday night, there had been 31 straight drawings since the last time somebody scooped the game's jackpot on 18 April.The $1.58 billion pay-out would go to the winner if they opt for an annuity, doled out over 30 years. But people usually prefer a lump sum option, which for Tuesday's jackpot is an estimated $783.3 million.Tickets for the $2 game are sold in 45 states, Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
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