The Powerball drawing yesterday matched a ticket sold in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The $768.4 million jackpot was the third- largest jackpot in U.S. history. According to CNBC, lottery officials are required to withhold 24 percent for federal taxes, and Wisconsin will receive 7.65 percent of the jackpot. The retailer who sold the ticket will also get a $100,000 payout.
Wisconsin law does not allow winners to remain anonymous, and they have 180 days to claim their prize.
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