A retired couple from southern Illinois are the third and final winners to claim a share of a record $656m (£409m) Mega Millions lottery jackpot.
Merle and Patricia Butler have chosen to accept the prize money in a single, lump-sum payment of $111m after taxes.
They said they would treat themselves, possibly to a holiday, after they decide how to invest their winnings.
Winners in the US states of Kansas and Maryland came forward anonymously to claim their share of the jackpot.
The Butlers bought their winning ticket from a convenience shop in the Illinois town of Red Bud, which has about 3,700 residents.
Although they have spoken to a series of financial advisers and lawyers since the 30 March draw, they had told less than five people about their winnings, they said at a news conference on Wednesday.
The Butlers are the only winners who have been publicly identified, a requirement of the Illinois Lottery.
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