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Florida Mega Millions $800 Million Jackpot Winner
A single Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida on July 28, 2026 matched the winning numbers 34‑48‑49‑59‑70 and Mega Ball 12, securing an $800 million jackpot – the tenth‑largest in the game’s history. The winning ticket was purchased at a Wawa convenience store located at 14510 State Road 70 E in Bradenton, Manatee County.
The winner can choose between an annuity paid over 30 annual installments or a lump‑sum cash option of $344.2 million before taxes. Federal mandatory withholding of 24 % would reduce the cash payout to roughly $261.6 million, while Florida imposes no state tax on lottery winnings. Under state law, the winner’s identity remains confidential for 90 days after the prize is claimed.
Second‑tier prizes were also awarded: a $3 million ticket sold at the Corner Market in Buffalo, New York and a $5 million ticket sold in Illinois. The jackpot ended a streak of 37‑38 consecutive drawings without a Mega Millions winner.
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Anonymous winner · Florida · Florida Lottery · Florida Mega Millions ticket · Illinois · Illinois (second‑tier winner) · Louisiana · Mega Millions · New York · New York (second‑tier winner) · Reginald Dixon · United States
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and Mega Ball 12. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com · geekvintage.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Federal withholding of 24% would reduce the cash payout to approximately $261.6 million. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The cash option for the jackpot was $344.2 million before taxes. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The jackpot had built after 37 consecutive drawings without a winner. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Second‑tier prizes of $3 million (New York) and $5 million (Illinois) were also awarded. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A single ticket sold in Florida matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing on July 28, 2026. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A Louisiana ticket won $30,000 after a 3× multiplier was applied to a $10,000 Match‑5 win. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The jackpot amount was $800 million, the tenth largest in Mega Millions history. 107jamz.com · thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com · k945.com · geekvintage.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Federal mandatory withholding of 24 % would reduce the cash option to about $261.6 million. thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Second‑tier prize winners received $3 million in New York and $5 million in Illinois. 107jamz.com · internewscast.com · thesheffieldpress.com · k945.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Florida does not tax lottery winnings. thesheffieldpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cash option for the prize was $344.2 million before taxes. thesheffieldpress.com · internewscast.com