winners of the Mega Millions jackpot, from greatest to worst states

A fortunate player in Maine took home the second-largest reward in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, which was $1.35 billion.

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If you're lucky enough to have bought your winning ticket in one of these states, you won't have to pay any state taxes.

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Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming, South Dakota, New Hampshire, Florida, California, and Florida, as well as Washington, Wyoming

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ANUITY FOR NORTH DAKOTA After federal taxes, the total is $28,387,045. Payments each year: $27,082,045 $1,305,000 in state taxes $812,461,350 was the whole net payout.

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ANNUITY in Pennsylvania After federal taxes, the total is $28,387,045. Payments each year: $27,005,545 $1,381,500 in state taxes $810,166,350 was the whole net payout.

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ANNUITY IN INDIANA After federal taxes, the total is $28,387,045. Payments per year: $26,969,545 $1,417,500 in state taxes $809,086,350 was the whole net payout

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ANNUITY in Ohio After federal taxes, the total is $28,387,045. Payments per year: $26,969,545 $1,417,500 in state taxes $809,086,350 was the whole net payout.

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Baltimore ANNUITY After federal taxes, the total is $28,387,045. Payments each year: $24,359,545 $4,027,500 in state taxes $730,786,350 was the whole net payout.

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