Winner claims $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot in SC
The winner of the $1.5 billion jackpot from the October 28 Mega Millions drawing has come forward, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery Commission.
Posted — UpdatedAs allowed by South Carolina law, the winner has elected to remain anonymous and has chosen the cash option of a one-time payment of $877,784,124.
This was the largest jackpot payout to a single winner in United States history.
According to a news release, the winner allowed a fellow customer to make a Mega Millions lottery ticket purchase in front of the him or her while in line at the store, a simple act of kindness led that to an amazing outcome.
"We are delighted that the winner is a South Carolinian and has come forward to claim this remarkable prize," said Hogan Brown, the commission’s executive director.
The KC Mart in Simpsonville will receive $50,000 for selling the claimed winning ticket.
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