The cash value of the jackpot is $782.4 million, which brings up another question when you purchase your ticket: do you go for the annuity payout, which is paid in 30 annual installments, or the cash option, which is worth less but is paid at once? Lump Sum or Annuity Payout?

“While we are certainly caught up in the excitement of this huge jackpot, we are also constantly reminding our players to play responsibly,” McIntyre added.