Can the Mega Millions winner stay anonymous in Florida?

Someone in Florida won a major lottery jackpot. Now there's a question about whether the winner can keep their identity private, which varies by state lottery rules.

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National story. 160 articles from 24 sources. Updated Jul 29, 2026.

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News Center MaineLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

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CBS 19 TylerCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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10TV ColumbusCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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WTSP TampaCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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WTOL ToledoCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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WBIR KnoxvilleCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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WKBN YoungstownCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Will we ever know who won $800M Mega Millions jackpot?

WCBD News 2Center· Jul 29, 2026

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MyarklamissCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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WWLP SpringfieldCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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MytwintiersCenter· Jul 29, 2026

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Phl17Center· Jul 29, 2026

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WTSP TampaCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Bradenton Wawa sells winning $800 million Mega Millions ticket

Ran by 2 outlets· Rocket City Now, 11Alive Atlanta
Rocket City NowCenter· Jul 29, 2026

$800M Mega Millions jackpot claimed in Florida, smaller winners in Georgia

11Alive AtlantaCenter· Jul 29, 2026

$800M Mega Millions jackpot claimed in Florida, smaller winners in Georgia

KYMA YumaCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket sold in Florida

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3 sources
New York PostLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

Lucky location where $800M Mega Million jackpot ticket was sold revealed: ‘Dream come to life’

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

Florida ticket wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot

Tampa Free PressRight· Jul 29, 2026

Winning $800 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Bradenton Wawa

The story so far

3 developments
  1. Jul 28Mega Millions hits $800M: Is your state good for jackpot winners?
  2. Jul 29Winning ticket for $800M Mega Millions jackpot sold in Florida
  3. Jul 29Can the Mega Millions winner stay anonymous in Florida?

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