Monitor in gas station mini-mart showing Mega-Millions jackpot amount, New York, USA, March 30, 2012, © Katharine Andriotis

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On March 30, 2012, Mega Millions made history with the largest jackpot ever: $656 million. The jackpot was split three ways, by winning tickets in Kansas, Illinois and Maryland.

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Location: Gas station mini-mart, White Plains, New York, United States
Photo credit: © Katharine Andriotis / Alamy / Afripics
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