Winning Mega Millions Ticket for Estimated $800 Million Jackpot Sold in Florida
A winning Mega Millions ticket for an estimated $800 million jackpot was sold in Florida, as announced by lottery officials following Tuesday's drawing.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, July 29, 2026 —
A winning ticket for the estimated $800 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Florida, lottery officials announced Wednesday.
The drawing took place on Tuesday evening. The specific location within Florida where the ticket was sold was not immediately available.
The estimated jackpot is among the largest in Mega Millions history. Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn. The final jackpot amount will be determined based on actual sales.
The Mega Millions game involves players selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.
Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Without a winner, the jackpot continues to roll over and increase with each subsequent drawing. The previous jackpot was won in September.
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