3rd Mega Millions winner to claim jackpot share

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RED BUD, Ill. (AP) ? The mystery about who won the third and final share of the record $656 million Mega Millions jackpot nearly three weeks ago is about to end in southern Illinois.

The Illinois Lottery says it plans to reveal the third winner of the March 30 drawing during a news conference Wednesday at the Village Hall in tiny Red Bud.

That ticket was bought at a MotoMart convenience store in the 3,700-resident farming community.

The other two winning tickets already have been anonymously claimed in Maryland and Kansas, with each stake worth $218.6 million.

Illinois Lottery officials say the holder of the Red Bud ticket is a single winner, but they haven't been more specific.

Red Bud is about 40 miles southeast of St. Louis.

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[Austin Weaver]

According to CNN the town is so small they are using a process of elimination to try and figure out who the winning ticket holder is!

[Intersect]

shouldent CCN mind there own damn business and not try to chase down who the other winner is?

[Salty Wagyu]

Why do people take so long to claim their winnings?

[Carbon Fiber]

shouldent CCN mind there own damn business and not try to chase down who the other winner is?

Indeed.

[mattygdot]

Why do people take so long to claim their winnings?

It is best to actually seek legal council with regards to the winnings. Have a lawyer issue checks to whomever you have debts with; setup trusts for family, friends etc. That way you're staying anonymous and not everyone is asking for handouts.

[Hum]

I hope it wasn't a black lady working at a McDonald's ...

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RED BUD, Ill. ? A retired southern Illinois couple claimed the third and final share of last month's record $656 million Mega Millions jackpot on Wednesday, and said they plan to treat themselves -- possibly even to a vacation -- once they've sorted out how to invest their windfall.

Merle and Patricia Butler bought a $3 quick-pick ticket to the March 30 drawing.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/18/illinois-mega-millions-winner-to-claim-jackpot-share/?test=latestnews