A $5 Mega Millions ticket made someone who bought it in Florida one of the richest players in the history of the lottery game this Tuesday. Will another lucky player become a multimillionaire this weekend?
The jackpot rolled over 37 times to reach $800 million with a cash option of $344.2 million, and was tied for the ninth largest in Mega Millions history. The jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the Wawa at 14510 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, Florida.
There were two other big winners in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing. A ticket purchased Illinois matched 5 plus the 5X multiplier for a $5 million prize and one purchased in New York matched 5 plus the 3X Multiplier for a $3 million prize.
In case you’re wondering, the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 28, were 34-48-49-59-70 and the Mega Ball was 12.
Check this story after 11 p.m. ET tonight to see the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 31.
Below are some frequently asked questions about Mega Millions and Powerball, when winning tickets expire in Florida (it differs by state), and lottery odds. Good luck!
Winning lottery numbers for Friday, July 31, Mega Millions drawing after $800 million win
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m. ET Tuesdays and Fridays, including holidays. Check this story after 11 p.m. ET tonight to see the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 31.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 28, were 34-48-49-59-70 and the Mega Ball was 12.
What days are Mega Millions drawings?
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday, including holidays. The next Mega Millions lottery drawing will be at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
When was the last Mega Millions jackpot won?
The Mega Millions jackpot was last won when a ticket purchased in Florida matched all numbers to win the $800 million prize on Tuesday, July 28.
The jackpot was reset to $50 million for the drawing on Friday, July 31.
Below is a recap of lottery drawings for the most recent rollover streak.
How much is a Mega Millions ticket? When did Mega Millions go from $2 to $5?
Mega Millions tickets start at $5 apiece. There is no “Megaplier” option for an extra $1 like in years past. The tickets increased from $2 to $5 in April 2025.
How long do you have to cash in a Florida Lottery ticket?
Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.
What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
The odds of winning are pretty low. According to the Mega Millions site, players have a 1 in 290,472,336 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Florida?
According to Florida Lottery’s website, winners cannot remain anonymous: “Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information.”
However, the site states the “names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner.”
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
Top 10 highest Mega Millions jackpots of all time
As of July 31, 2026, these are the largest Mega Millions prizes in the history of the game, according to megamillions.com.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots that hit $1 billion and higher
As of July 31, 2026, there have been 14 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. Listed below are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.
Does Walmart sell lottery tickets? Where to buy lottery tickets in Florida
In Florida, most gas stations and some grocery stores sell lottery tickets. It’s harder to find a gas station that doesn’t sell Powerball, Mega Millions, Florida Lottery, and scratch-off tickets than it is to find one that does.
Publix also sells lottery tickets and is known for selling many winning tickets. A lesser-known location is Walmart. Whether the Walmart location closest to you sells lottery tickets depends on your state and the store. Many Walmart locations in Florida have self-service lottery ticket vending machines or sell lottery tickets at the customer service desk.
You can use the “Where to Play” search tool on the Florida Lottery website to find a grocery store or gas station near you that sells lottery tickets.
(This story will be updated to include new information.)
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