BOISE, Idaho ÔÇô A share of the third largest lottery jackpot in the history of the United States was won in Idaho on Tuesday night, January 4, 2011. The Idaho Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold in Idaho matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to claim a share of the $355,000,000 jackpot. The winning numbers are:

04 08 15 25 47 and the Mega Ball is 42

"Idaho is a very lucky place," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "We are encouraging everyone who has played Mega Millions to check their tickets carefully for winners. We are also recommending all our players sign the back of their ticket prior to presenting it for payment. These tickets are bearer instruments and we want to ensure our winners protect their play."

The Idaho Lottery has also confirmed one additional ticket Mega Millions ticket for Tuesday night's draw matched all five "white ball" numbers but not the Mega Ball and is worth $250,000.

In addition to the two big winners, there were a total of 12,653 winning tickets on Mega Millions for Tuesday night's draw in Idaho.

Tonight's big winner will become the second largest winner in Idaho Lottery history.

Winners have 180 days to claim their prizes. Idaho Lottery offices will be open during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Players can check their Mega Millions tickets by visiting idaholottery.com, calling the Idaho Lottery's winning number's hotline at 208-334-4656, or by visiting an Idaho Lottery retailer.

Additional information will be provided when it becomes available on Wednesday.

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