$820 million Mega Millions jackpot

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The California Lottery Winner's Handbook states that all state lotteries

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Some jurisdictions, including California, don't withhold taxes on lottery wins.

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USA Mega estimates that a Tuesday Mega Millions winner who takes the lump sum cash option will get almost $265 million.

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Even though one lady claimed to win the big sum, the winner has not been revealed.

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