Here is how long the Mega Millions jackpot winner gets to claim their $1.35 billion.

The clock started ticking for the $1.35 billion jackpot winner when the six winning Mega Millions numbers were selected on Friday night.

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According to the Mega Millions website, depending on local rules, the reward can be claimed between 90 days and a year following the draw.

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If the jackpot isn't won by the deadline, every state that participates in the lottery gets its money back.

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The jackpot can be paid out in yearly instalments via annuity or cash, depending on the winning player's preference.

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According to tweets from California lottery officials, the winning ticket was acquired at a service centre in the Los Angeles County community of Altadena.

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The most recent Mega Millions win, worth $1.348 billion with a $723.5 million cash option, is the second-highest in the history of the lottery.

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A ticket bought at a gas station in Lebanon resulted in the first top prize to be won in Maine.

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Lottery winners are advised by the Maine State Lottery to sign their winning tickets and store them safely until they may claim them.

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