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Mega Millions ticket holder in Florida wins massive $800 million jackpot
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This win marks the third Mega Millions jackpot won in 2026 and is the 10th largest in the game's history.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida has won a massive jackpot. The estimated value of the jackpot is $800 million. This win marks the third Mega Millions jackpot won in 2026 and is the 10th largest in the game's history.
602 billion won in 2023. Since joining the game in 2013, the state has had a total of six jackpot wins. Further details about the winning ticket and numbers can be found through Mega Millions or local news sources.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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