Mega Millions Player From Florida Wins $800 Million Jackpot—Here’s What They Could Take Home

A Mega Millions ticket buyer in Florida won an $800 million jackpot on July 28, 2026, the largest lottery prize of the year so far. The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and gold Mega Ball 12. The winner can choose between a 30-year annuity of $800 million or a lump sum of $344.2 million. After mandatory 24% federal withholding and a potential 37% marginal tax rate, the lump sum would shrink to approximately $216.8 million. Florida has no state income tax or separate lottery tax. The odds of winning were 1 in 290.4 million. The previous largest 2026 jackpot was a $533 million Mega Millions prize won in Illinois in March. The Powerball jackpot has since risen to $663 million.

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