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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsJuly 29, 2026United States

Florida resident wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot

A single winning Mega Millions ticket worth $800 million was sold at a Wawa in Bradenton, Florida, following a 38-drawing streak without a winner. The winner has the choice between the full $800 million annuity or a $344 million lump-sum cash payment.

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Why It Matters

A single individual in Florida has secured a lottery prize of $800 million, representing the largest Mega Millions win of 2026 to date.

Key Facts

  • A single winning ticket for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Bradenton, Florida.
  • The winner can choose between the $800 million annuity or a $344 million cash lump sum.
  • The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70, and the Mega Ball 12.
  • The ticket was purchased at a Wawa store in Bradenton.
  • This win ends a streak of 38 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner.
  • The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are approximately 1 in 290 million.
  • Matching the five white balls without the Mega Ball results in a prize of at least $1 million, with odds of 1 in 12.6 million.
  • This is the largest Mega Millions jackpot win of 2026.
  • Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not participate in Mega Millions.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Lottery“The state agency overseeing the lottery and confirming the winning ticket locati”locationBradenton“The city in Florida where the winning ticket was sold.”locationWawa“The retail location in Bradenton, Florida, where the winning ticket was purchase”