RELEASE DATE: 7/29/26
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Lottery is excited to announce that the sole winning Mega Millions® ticket for the $800 Million jackpot from the July 28, 2026, drawing was sold at Wawa, located at 14510 State Road 70 East in Bradenton, Florida.
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. 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.”
How to claim your prize:
•Prizes of $599 or less May be claimed at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery District Office.
•Prizes of $600 - $1,000,000 May be claimed in-person via walk-in or by appointment at any Florida Lottery District Office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
•Prizes greater than $1,000,000 and all prizes with an annual payment option Must be claimed at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
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.
Players can visit:
floridalottery.com or use the Florida Lottery mobile app for game information. Drawings are also available for viewing on the Lottery website and its official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/floridalottery. For more information about Mega Millions, visit the official Mega Millions website or visit your local Florida Lottery retailer.
The Lottery remains committed to maximizing revenues for education while ensuring the integrity and security of all games.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY
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. For more information, please visit www.floridalottery.com and be sure to follow the Florida Lottery on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X to stay informed.
Media contact: Florida Lottery Communications Office, (850) 487-7727