The winning ticket was sold in Neptune Beach, Florida, which is along the Atlantic coast of Florida about 16 miles from downtown Jacksonville.

 

The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday night had a top prize of an estimated $1.58 billion, making it the largest jackpot the lottery has ever awarded, according to lottery officials. Tuesday's jackpot drawing had a cash option of $783.3 million, according to Mega Millions.

 
One winner, in Neptune Beach, Florida, will take home the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
One winner, in Neptune Beach, Florida, will take home the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.© C. A. Bridges