A single winning ticket for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Bradenton, Florida, for the drawing held on July 28, 2026. The ticket was purchased at the Wawa located at 14510 State Road 70 East.
The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all five white ball numbers—34, 48, 49, 59, and 70—along with the yellow Mega Ball number, 12. The estimated cash value option for the jackpot is $344.2 million.
Under Florida law, jackpot winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. Players who wish to choose the one-time, lump-sum cash payment must file their claim within 60 days.
Florida Lottery Secretary Reginald Dixon congratulated the winner, stating that every ticket carries the possibility of a dream come true. The Florida Lottery has raised more than $1 billion for state education programs and awarded over $1 billion in total prizes to more than 87 million players since joining the Mega Millions system in 2013.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
