Florida Ticket Claims $800M Mega Millions Jackpot, 2026's Largest
A single ticket sold in Bradenton, Florida, won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot on July 28, 2026. The prize is the largest of the year and the 10th biggest in the game's history. The cash option is approximately $344.2 million.
Key points
- The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and Mega Ball 12.
- The jackpot is the 10th largest in Mega Millions history and the biggest of 2026.
- The cash payout option is estimated at $344.2 million.
- The ticket was sold at a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida.
- This is the first Florida Mega Millions winner since 2023.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290 million.
Background
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, DC, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The last Florida winner was in 2023, when a ticket holder won $1.6 billion. The 2026 jackpot is the third of the year. The next Powerball drawing is estimated at $663 million.
Why it matters
The $800 million jackpot is the largest lottery prize of 2026 and the 10th biggest in Mega Millions history. It highlights the massive payouts possible in multi-state lotteries and the low odds of winning (1 in 290 million). The cash option of $344.2 million provides a significant immediate payout for the winner.
What to watch
The Mega Millions jackpot will reset to $50 million for the next drawing on Friday, July 31, at 11 p.m. ET. The Powerball drawing on Wednesday night is estimated at $663 million.
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