$1.58 billion Mega Millions lottery winner has two weeks left to claim cash option

Winner might wait until last minute to claim lump sum unless they choose annuity

By Kate Northrop

Time is running out for the Florida winner of the $1.58 million Mega Millions jackpot, who has two weeks left to step forward if they want the cash option of the prize.

There's not much time left to claim the one-time lump sum option of the $1.58 million Mega Millions jackpot, which was drawn in August.

Unless the winner is planning on taking the annuity option of the jackpot, they better double check the claims deadline for the cash option.

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