Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $800 Million with Florida Ticket
A single Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing, winning a jackpot worth $800 million. This marks the largest jackpot win of 2026 so far and the third Mega Millions jackpot win of the…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 29, 2026 —
A winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida has claimed the $800 million jackpot from Tuesday’s drawing. The ticket successfully matched all six numbers, marking the largest lottery prize won in 2026 to date.
This significant win represents the third Mega Millions jackpot secured this year. The lottery’s official value stands at $800 million. Further details regarding the specific location where the ticket was sold within Florida were not immediately available.
Mega Millions drawings occur twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
The identity of the winner, as well as the specific retailer that sold the winning ticket, have not yet been disclosed. Lottery officials typically confirm these details after the winner has come forward and undergone a verification process.
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