See where $800M Mega Millions ticket was sold, July 28 jackpot results
See which states are the luckiest in the lottery
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes shares which states have claimed the most Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots wins.
The monthslong wait is over — the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot finally has a winner after a single ticket matched the winning numbers.
On Tuesday, July 28, a ticket sold in Florida hit all the numbers, according to Mega Millions officials. The prize, worth $344.2 million in cash, marks the third jackpot claimed this year and ranks as the 10-largest in the game’s history.
The winner can choose between a single lump‑sum payout or an initial payment followed by annual installments that increase by 5% each year.
This jackpot survived 38 drawings since the last big win on St. Patrick’s Day, when an Ohio player claimed $60 million.
There were 85,790 winning tickets in California, including one worth $63,396 and several in the four figures, according to the California Lottery.
Californians hoping to strike it rich will get another chance: The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, July 29 grows to $663 million with a cash option of $290.4 million, according to powerball.com.
Check out the winning numbers and what to know before the next drawing Friday, July 31.
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for 7/28/2026?
The winning numbers: 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and the Mega Ball: 12
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, July 31, at 8 p.m. PT.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots
- $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida
- $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine
- $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois
- $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California
- $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey
- $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan
- $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia
- $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas
- $800 million on July 28, 2026, in Florida
How to play the Mega Millions
Buy a ticket at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store or, in some states, online.
Pick five white ball numbers (1–70) and one Mega Ball (1–24), or let the computer choose for you with a Quick Pick.
All tickets include a built-in multiplier, boosting non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 10X.
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