The $1.34 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket that was purchased on July 29 at a gas station in the Des Plaines, Illinois, has still not been claimed.
- "As far as the winner is concerned, we have not heard from the winner yet," said the Illinois lottery director this summer at a press conference.
- While winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes, they have 60 days from the winning date to select between the cash option or yearly installments.
- The Illinois Lottery advises the winner to sign the back of their winning ticket, get legal advice, and schedule a meeting with the Illinois Lottery to claim their award.