FLORIDA — Someone in the Sunshine State is waking up with a life-changing surprise after a single Florida ticketmatched all six numbers to win Tuesday night’s staggering $800 million Mega Millions jackpot — the largest lottery prize awarded so far this year.
The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were:
🎟️ 34 • 48 • 49 • 59 • 70
🟡 Mega Ball: 12
Lottery officials confirmed the jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Florida, although the exact location has not yet been announced.
The lucky winner now has two options for claiming the prize:
💵 30 annual payments totaling the full $800 million jackpot.
💸 A one-time cash option worth approximately $344.2 million before taxes.
If the winner chooses the lump-sum payment, federal taxes would reduce the payout to an estimated $261.6 million, according to financial estimates.
Thousands of other winning tickets were also sold across the country, with prizes ranging from a few dollars to several million.
If you purchased a Mega Millions ticket for Tuesday’s drawing in Florida, now is the time to double-check those numbers—you could be holding a winning ticket.
While the jackpot has been claimed, Mega Millions resets for the next drawing, giving players another chance to dream big.
Congratulations to Florida’s newest multi-millionaire!
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