No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since July 28, 2026, when a single ticket sold in Florida hit the full $800 million prize. The drawings on August 4, 7 and 11 produced no jackpot winner, so the top prize has rolled up to an estimated $90 million ($38.7 million cash) heading into the Tuesday, August 14 drawing. That’s the verified status as of today.
If you searched “who won Mega Millions last night” after the August 11 draw: no one hit all six. One ticket in South Carolina matched the five white balls for a second-tier prize, but that is not the jackpot. So the honest headline hasn’t changed in two weeks — the last person to win Mega Millions is that still-unidentified player in Florida.
Below is the part every other page leaves out: the full timeline from the $800M win to now, and exactly where South Florida ticket holders verify numbers and claim prizes — because the winning ticket wasn’t sold anywhere near Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach.
The $800 Million Florida Jackpot Win
On July 28, 2026, one ticket matched all six numbers: 34-48-49-59-70, Mega Ball 12. The winning ticket was sold at a Wawa at 14510 State Road 70 E in Bradenton — that’s Manatee County, on Florida’s Gulf coast, roughly a four-hour drive from downtown Miami. Worth stressing, because a lot of coverage just says “Florida”: this was not a South Florida ticket.
The $800 million prize ranks as the 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the third jackpot won nationally in 2026. The winner faces the usual choice:
- Annuity: the full $800 million, paid out over 30 graduated annual payments.
- Cash lump sum: roughly $344.2 million before taxes — the option nearly every recent jackpot winner takes.
Florida charges no state income tax and no lottery-specific tax, so the cash figure isn’t reduced at the state level. The 24% federal withholding still applies up front, and the top federal bracket of 37% means the real tax bill lands well above that when the winner files.
From the $800M Win to Today
Here’s the sequence in one place, so you don’t have to stitch it together from stale July articles:
- July 28: Winning ticket sold in Bradenton; the jackpot resets to its base level.
- July 29–Aug. 3: The story breaks nationally. The winner does not come forward, and the Florida Lottery does not name a claimant.
- Aug. 4, 7 and 11: Three consecutive drawings, no jackpot winner. The prize climbs from roughly $60 million back up toward $90 million.
- Aug. 11: No jackpot; one South Carolina ticket matches five white balls for a second-tier win. Jackpot rolls to an estimated $90 million.
- Aug. 14: Next scheduled drawing — the current $90M ($38.7M cash) target.
So if you’re asking “who won Mega Millions this week” or “did anyone win Mega Millions in Florida this week,” the answer is no. The most recent Florida jackpot remains the July 28 win.
South Florida Players and Claim Logistics
The jackpot ticket belongs to whoever bought it in Manatee County. But plenty of South Florida players hold tickets from that same run of drawings, and lower-tier prizes — matching the Mega Ball, or three or four numbers — get paid out constantly. Here’s where you actually go.
Small prizes (typically up to $599) can be claimed at most authorized Florida Lottery retailers. For larger amounts, or if a retailer can’t pay, South Florida has two district offices:
- Miami Lakes district office — serving Miami-Dade and the surrounding area.
- West Palm Beach district office — serving Palm Beach and Broward-area players.
One rule that trips people up: prizes over $250,000 must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee, not at a district office. So the Bradenton jackpot winner is Tallahassee-bound regardless of where they live. For everyone else holding a ticket, check it — second- and third-tier wins are more common than people assume during a high-jackpot stretch.
Florida Lottery and Claim Rules
The Florida Lottery has confirmed the winning ticket’s sale but has not named the winner. That’s normal, and Florida law gives winners real cover:
- 90-day confidentiality: A jackpot winner’s name, city and prize amount are shielded from public records for 90 days after they claim. After that, the basic details generally become public.
- Trust or LLC option: Winners can claim through a legal entity, which is how many large winners keep their personal name off the paperwork entirely — a step worth taking with a lawyer before signing the ticket.
- 180 days to claim the prize from the draw date.
- 60 days to elect the cash option — miss that window and the prize defaults to the annuity.
If you’re holding a big winner, the smartest first move isn’t calling the lottery — it’s signing the back of the ticket, photographing it, securing it, and talking to a tax attorney and financial adviser before you claim.
What Happens Next
Two things to watch. First, the winner announcement window: expect the Bradenton claimant to surface publicly once the 90-day shield lapses or the moment they claim, whichever they choose. Second, the Aug. 14 drawing — if it rolls again, the $90 million climbs and national attention picks back up.
High-jackpot stretches also bring a predictable wave of lottery scams aimed at Florida residents: texts and calls claiming you’ve won a prize you never entered, always with an upfront “fee” or “tax” to release the money. The Florida Lottery never asks winners to pay to collect. Verify any ticket yourself at an official retterminal or the state lottery site, and if a message smells off, treat it the way you’d treat any consumer-fraud red flag — the same instincts that surface in cases like the Home Depot discount-fraud case now moving through Miami-Dade.
We’ll update this article as the Florida Lottery confirms new details — a named winner, a claim, or the next jackpot result. For more on our Online Gambling & Lottery coverage and related South Florida stories, keep an eye on this section.
And while you’re planning what to do if lightning ever strikes: a little Florida reading for the daydream — our honest guide to Tampa resorts on the beach, a look at what a cruise boat captain actually makes, and the verified rundown of 18-and-up clubs in Orlando.
FAQs
Did someone win Mega Millions?
Not since July 28, 2026. That night, one Florida ticket won the full $800 million jackpot. The drawings on August 4, 7 and 11 had no jackpot winner, so the prize rolled to an estimated $90 million for the August 14 drawing.
Who won Mega Millions last night?
No one hit the jackpot in the August 11 drawing. A single South Carolina ticket matched the five white balls for a second-tier prize, but that is not the jackpot. The top prize rolled over again.
Where was the winning Mega Millions ticket sold?
At a Wawa at 14510 State Road 70 E in Bradenton, Manatee County — on Florida’s Gulf coast, not in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. The winning numbers were 34-48-49-59-70 with Mega Ball 12.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot now?
An estimated $90 million, with a cash option around $38.7 million, heading into the Tuesday, August 14, 2026 drawing. It has climbed from three straight no-winner drawings since the $800M Florida win.
Can a Mega Millions winner stay anonymous in Florida?
Partly. Florida shields a jackpot winner’s identity from public records for 90 days after they claim. Many big winners also claim through a trust or LLC to keep their personal name off the paperwork long-term.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Florida?
You have 180 days from the draw date to claim, and 60 days to choose the cash lump-sum option. Prizes over $250,000 must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee, not a local district office.
