$800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by lone player in July 28 drawing
A single ticket holder in Florida has claimed the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot following the July 28 drawing.
Sources (7)
- Winning $800M Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida Action News Jax · 7h ago
- Mega Millions ticket holder in Florida wins $800M jackpot New York Post · 7h ago
- Live Mega Millions results for 07/28/26: Jackpot worth $800 million MLive.com · 7h ago
- Mega Millions winning numbers drawn for Tuesday's $800M; Powerball grows to $663M for Wednesday ABC7 New York · 7h ago
- Single ticket wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot in July 28 drawing Cincinnati Enquirer · 7h ago
- Mega Millions Ticket Buyer From Florida Wins $800 Million Jackpot—Here’s What They Could Take Home Forbes · 7h ago
- $800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by lone player in July 28 drawing MLive.com · 7h ago
The story so far
One ticket purchased in Florida matched all numbers in the July 28 Mega Millions drawing to secure the $800 million jackpot. This win concludes a period of anticipation for the lottery, which saw the prize pool reach its latest high.
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot remains active, climbing to $663 million for the upcoming Wednesday drawing. Forbes, MLive.com, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and ABC7 New York confirmed the win, noting the single-ticket status of the jackpot claim.
Coverage does not yet specify the identity of the winner or the specific location where the ticket was sold. Official lottery proceedings will now shift toward the validation process and the determination of the final lump-sum payment options available to the recipient.
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The obvious questions
How much was the Mega Millions jackpot?
The jackpot reached $800 million.
Where was the winning ticket purchased?
The winning ticket was purchased in Florida.
What is the status of the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $663 million for the Wednesday drawing.
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