Mega Millions: $800M jackpot won; jackpot now ~$80M after Aug 7 rollover
Key Questions
What is the current Mega Millions jackpot?
The jackpot stands at an estimated $743 million for the July 24 drawing, with a cash value of $323.4 million.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next drawing is set for Friday, July 24, 2026.
What numbers were drawn on July 21?
The numbers were 25, 37, 59, 68, 70 with Mega Ball 10; no jackpot winner was found.
How does this jackpot rank historically?
It is the third-largest jackpot of 2026 and the 10th largest in Mega Millions history.
Were there Match 5 winners on July 21?
Two Match 5 winners were reported: one in California worth $2 million with Megaplier and one in Arizona worth $3 million with Megaplier.
Could the jackpot reach $1 billion?
Projections indicate the jackpot could climb to $1 billion by September 1 if the current rollover streak continues.
What was the previous major Mega Millions win?
A $1.22 billion winner was recorded in California on July 12; details on that claim are still pending.
What are the tax implications for a jackpot winner?
Winners face federal and state taxes; the cash value after taxes would be significantly lower than the advertised annuity amount.
Mega Millions $800M jackpot won by a single ticket in Florida (Bradenton Wawa) on July 28. Cash $344.2M; after federal taxes ~$216.8M (no state tax). Winner has 180 days to claim; 90-day anonymity rule with LLC loophole possible. Jackpot reset to $50M, then rolled to $60M after no winner in July 31 drawing (numbers 4-18-26-43-51 MB4). Aug 4 drawing numbers 14,21,51,55,65 MB21; no winner; jackpot $70M. Aug 7 drawing numbers 17-20-32-54-57, MB23; no winner; jackpot now ~$80M for next drawing Aug 11.