The Mega Millions jackpot ticket worth $1.58 billion, which was sold at a Publix in Neptune Beach, has been claimed. The lucky winner came forward on Monday, September 25th, according to the Florida Lottery. The ticket was a QuickPick, and the winner opted for a cash option of $783,300,000. The report also revealed that the ticket was claimed by an entity based in Miami. A new Florida law allows lottery winners of prizes over $250,000 to keep their identities anonymous for 90 days after claiming their winnings. Therefore, the winner has until Christmas Day, December 25th, to decide whether to remain anonymous or make their identity public.
