You’ve Won the Mega Millions Jackpot. Now What?

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DES MOINES, Iowa—Despite the terrible odds—one in 302.5 million for those keeping score at home—someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the Mega Millions jackpot, now at $900 million. It could happen as soon as Friday night, when the next drawing is held, leaving most of us disappointed but some lucky winner beset by a host of questions.

Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket.