Florida Mega Millions player wins $800 million jackpot - WFTV

What the report says

WFTV Orlando reported that a Mega Millions ticket bought in Florida matched all five white balls and the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, July 28 drawing, making it eligible for the advertised $800 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59 and 70, with Mega Ball 12, according to the report.

The Florida Lottery said Wednesday morning that the winning ticket was sold at a Wawa convenience store at 14510 State Road 70 in Bradenton, WFTV reported. The article said the jackpot’s cash option was $344 million. The winner was not identified in the report, and no claim status was provided.

The result is significant because it places one of the country’s largest lottery prizes with a ticket purchased in Florida and is likely to draw attention to the winner’s next steps, including any official claim process required by lottery authorities. In general, jackpot winners must have tickets verified by the lottery before payment, and prize options can include an annuity or a reduced lump-sum cash payout, depending on game rules.

WFTV also noted that players who did not win would have another major jackpot opportunity immediately afterward, with Wednesday night’s Powerball estimated at $663 million. That comparison underscores the continued run of large multistate lottery jackpots, though the reported Mega Millions win was tied specifically to the Bradenton Wawa ticket from the July 28 drawing.