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Illinois Wins $1.04 Billion Powerball | Dayton News
Someone just won a jaw-dropping $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot—the eighth largest ever—and it was sold in Illinois, marking the state’s first top prize since 2013. Experts urge winners to immediately surround themselves with lawyers, financial advisors, and tax pros—and to stay low-key for as long as possible. Illinois law lets winners keep their identity private if they claim $250K+ (though photo ops may still happen). The winner can choose between a $450.5 million lump sum (claimable in 60 days) or an annuity (claimable in 1 year)—the latter being rare in the U.S. but mandatory for UK…
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