An $800 million Mega Millions jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Florida.
The Florida Lottery recently announced that the sole winning Mega Millions ticket for an $800 Million jackpot from the July 28, 2026, drawing was sold at Wawa, located at 14510 State Road 70 East in Bradenton, south of Tampa.
The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all five white ball numbers and the Mega Ball, claiming the estimated jackpot prize. Winning white ball numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and the yellow Mega ball number was 12. Florida Mega Millions jackpot winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. The jackpot was from the July 28, 2026 drawing.
To elect the one-time, lump-sum cash payment option, the claim must be filed within 60 days after the drawing date. The estimated cash value of this jackpot is $344.2 Million.
“We are thrilled to congratulate Florida’s newest Mega Millions jackpot winner on this incredible, life-changing moment,” said Florida Lottery Secretary Reginald Dixon. “This win is an exciting reminder that every ticket carries the possibility of a dream come true. We are especially grateful to our valued Florida Lottery players, whose continued support helps generate funding for education across our state. Every ticket purchased contributes to creating brighter futures for Florida’s students.”
Since joining Mega Millions® in 2013, the game has generated more than $1 billion for education and has awarded more than $1 billion in prizes to over 87 million players.
The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $51 billion to enhance education and sending more than one million students to Florida’s colleges, universities, and technical schools through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue into Florida’s economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,600 Lottery retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid over $110 billion in prizes and created more than 4,900 millionaires.
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Published: 2026-08-20 11:56:00