Florida ticket wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot
A single Mega Millions ticket sold in Bradenton, Florida matched all six numbers, securing an $800 million jackpot, the largest lottery prize recorded in 2026.
A Mega Millions ticket purchased at a Wawa convenience store in Bradenton, Florida, matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing, awarding the holder an $800 million jackpot with a cash option estimated at $344 million. The winning combination was white balls 34, 48, 49, 59 and 70, plus the gold Mega Ball 12. The Florida Lottery confirmed it was the first Mega Millions winner from the state since 2023.
The prize marks the largest lottery payout of 2026 and the third Mega Millions jackpot win recorded this year, ending a streak of 38 consecutive drawings without a winner. The odds of hitting the jackpot are roughly 1 in 290 million, while the odds of winning the $1 million prize for matching the five white balls are about 1 in 12.6 million. Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah opting out of participation.