Major Mega Millions Win in Bradenton
In a significant event for Florida's gaming industry, the Sunshine State has seen an extraordinary streak of large jackpot winners. According to reports from late August 2026, a winner from Bradenton claimed the $803 million Mega Millions prize. The winning ticket was purchased at a Wawa located at 14510 State Road 70 E in Bradenton, near the Tampa area. This massive payout follows final ticket sales calculations that pushed the total value to over $800 million.
Florida Lottery officials confirmed on August 29 that the winner chose the estimated cash option of $344.2 million before taxes. The winning numbers for the July 28 drawing were 34-48-49-59-70 with a Mega Ball of 12. While Florida law generally requires winners to remain public, lottery experts note that there are legal avenues for anonymity.
Florida Lotto and Powerball Successes
The winning streak continued with other major prizes across Central Florida. On August 5, a winner in Lakeland claimed the $6 million Florida Lotto jackpot. The ticket was sold at 3B’s Sunoco on New Tampa Highway. This player also opted for a lump sum cash payment of approximately $3.25 million and will remain anonymous for a brief period as per state regulations, more context in Florida Mega Millions Winners Claimed Over $3.7 Billion Since 2014.
Additionally, several Powerball drawings resulted in significant second-tier wins for Florida residents. Following the August 8 drawing where no grand prize was won, a ticket sold at Circle K on Walt Williams Road in Lakeland matched five numbers to win $1 million. The winner claimed this cash option shortly after the draw, as noted by France24.
More Wins Across Southwest and Central Florida
The trend of large payouts extended into mid-August. During the August 12 Powerball drawing, which featured a massive estimated jackpot, another Florida ticket matched five numbers for $1 million. This winning ticket was sold at Racetrac on Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers by a player from Cape Coral who claimed their cash prize days later.
Most recently, an August 17 Powerball draw saw the grand prize roll over but produced another winner. A Publix store located at Everglades Lane in The Villages sold a ticket that matched five numbers for $1 million. The player from The Villages quickly claimed their winnings. These recent events highlight a busy month for lottery retailers and winners across Florida.
