Florida player beats 1-in-290 million odds to win Mega Millions jackpot

A Florida player won an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest of 2026 so far, with odds of 1 in 290 million. The win ended a 38-drawing streak without a winner, marking the third jackpot in 2026, with the last win in Ohio on March 17. Mega Millions is played in 45 states plus DC and USVI, excluding Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.