What happens if no one claims the Mega Millions jackpot

Jackpot prizes that remain unclaimed, the entire amount

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will be received by every participant state participating in the Mega Millions game

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There is no restriction on the use of lottery prize money for different purposes by the states,

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Unclaimed money, however, typically remains in state lottery funds.

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The lottery sold $731 million in tickets last year to fund education in the state.

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So there is some ways how the unclaimed lottery will be used later!

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