Florida Lottery Player Wins Estimated $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida won the estimated $800 million jackpot on Tuesday night, marking the largest jackpot of the year and tenth-largest in the game's history.
New York, NY, July 29, 2026 —
A single Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida has claimed the estimated $800 million jackpot from Tuesday night’s drawing. This significant win represents the largest jackpot awarded by the lottery game this year and ranks as the tenth-largest in Mega Millions’ history.
The winning numbers for the drawing on Tuesday night have not been disclosed in the provided summary. Details regarding the specific location within Florida where the ticket was purchased were also not made available.
The jackpot’s estimated value of $800 million makes it a historic win for the state and the game itself. Mega Millions jackpots can grow to substantial amounts through consecutive drawings without a top-prize winner, attracting widespread public attention.
The specific details of the winning ticket, including the retailer and any immediate claims, have not yet been released. Further information is expected as the lottery officials process the claim and verify the winning ticket.
Story summarized from the original created by Alex Diaz on nypost.com, see more information here.
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