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Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $800 million jackpot: Check your tickets
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · As published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The jackpot amount was estimated to be $800 million, according to lottery officials.
In the recent Mega Millions drawing, a significant jackpot was won by a single ticket. The winning ticket was sold in the state of Florida. The jackpot amount was estimated to be $800 million, according to lottery officials.
This information was announced following the drawing that took place on Tuesday. Further details about the winning ticket and the drawing can be found through lottery officials or the original source, FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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