Florida player wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot
A ticket purchased in Florida matched all numbers for the $800 million Mega Millions prize, the largest lottery win of 2026, though taxes will reduce the net payout.
A Mega Millions ticket bought in Florida matched the winning numbers on Tuesday, securing an $800 million jackpot, the highest lottery prize recorded so far this year. The odds of winning were approximately one in 290.4 million, slightly better than the Powerball odds of one in 292.2 million. The win surpasses the $533 million Mega Millions prize claimed by an Illinois player in March.
The prize will be subject to federal and state taxes, which will lower the amount the winner actually receives. The Powerball jackpot, currently at $663 million, is scheduled for its next drawing on Wednesday night, with no winner yet announced. The largest Powerball payout of the year to date was $250.8 million, won by a player in Arkansas.