What happens if nobody claims the Mega Millions jackpot?

(NEXSTAR) - It's been a week since a Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois landed the third-largest lottery prize in the nation. Despite the $1.337 billion award, the winner hasn't yet come forward.
So what happens if nobody claims the award?Ultimately, if the jackpot goes unclaimed within the required time, states that participated in the Mega Millions game will get back the funds their state contributed to the pot, according to the game's website. From there, each state can use its prize funds