$800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by lone player in July 28 drawing
A single lottery ticket holder in Florida has claimed the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot following the July 28 drawing.
Sources (5)
- Live Mega Millions results for 07/28/26: Jackpot worth $800 million MLive.com · 6h ago broke it first
- Mega Millions winning numbers drawn for Tuesday's $800M; Powerball grows to $663M for Wednesday ABC7 New York · 6h ago
- Single ticket wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot in July 28 drawing Cincinnati Enquirer · 6h ago
- Mega Millions Ticket Buyer From Florida Wins $800 Million Jackpot—Here’s What They Could Take Home Forbes · 6h ago
- $800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by lone player in July 28 drawing MLive.com · 6h ago broke it first
The story so far
A lone player in Florida has secured an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the result of the drawing held on July 28. This follows a period of ticket sales that culminated in the massive payout for the winning ticket holder.
While the Mega Millions prize has now been awarded, attention shifts to the Powerball lottery, which remains active with a growing jackpot of $663 million ahead of its upcoming Wednesday drawing. Coverage from outlets including the Cincinnati Enquirer, Forbes, MLive.com, and ABC7 New York confirms the singular nature of the win.
Financial details regarding the prize are emerging, specifically the potential lump sum or annuity amounts available to the winner. Next steps involve the verification process for the ticket holder and the ongoing accumulation of the Powerball prize pool.
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The obvious questions
How much was the Mega Millions jackpot?
The jackpot was worth $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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