A crucial claiming deadline for the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner is approaching in the coming week

Mega Millions prize of Illinois lottery that was won in July had not to be claimed as of Thursday

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The jackpot will fall to the annuity option if the winner doesn’t claim it in a particular period

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Mega Millions winners in Illinois have one year to claim their prize if they prefer to receive it as a 30-year annuity

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A ticket purchased in Des Plaines, Illinois, won the $1.34 billion jackpot

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It was the second-largest payout in the game’s history.

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According to Meghan Powers , the jackpot was still unclaimed as of Thursday.

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For a prize of this size, it’s normal for the winner to wait a little while before claiming it

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There are advantages and disadvantages to both options

Before taxes, the lump-sum option is worth $780.5 million

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