Florida Ticket Wins $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot with Payout Options
A single ticket sold in Florida won the Mega Millions jackpot worth approximately $800 million in the July 28, 2026 drawing, with winning numbers 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 and Mega Ball 12. The winner can choose a lump-sum payout of about $345 million before taxes or 30 annual payments totaling the full jackpot. Florida does not impose state tax on lottery winnings, but federal taxes will reduce the payout. The ticket was purchased at a Wawa store in Bradenton, Florida.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 29 Jul, 11:40 am. Other outlets followed.