Appomattox woman makes second grocery trip, wins $300k off lotto ticket
An Appomattox woman had to go back to the grocery store on Sunday since they didnโt have bananas the day before, and while she was there, she bought a lotto ticket. To her surprise, she ended up winning $300,000, according to the Virginia Lottery.
That was a piece of cake! Lynch Station baker wins $200K lottery prize
Lynette Crider was delivering one of her cakes when she stopped at Apple Market and bought a The Price is Right lottery ticket, VA Lottery officials said. She went home, scratched it, and to her surprise, officials said she won $200,000.
Four Virginia Mega Millions tickets win $10,000, jackpot expected to grow to $1.025 billion
Virginians were itching to have their numbers drawn for the Mega Millions jackpot yesterday, and while no one in the entire country matched all of the winning numbers, there were plenty of people that won prizes. And since no one matched all of the numbers, the jackpot will continue to grow.
Roanoke man hits jackpot, wins $120,000 playing Virginia Lottery
ROANOKE, Va. โ You may soon see Morris Lusk driving around Roanoke in a new truck. Luskโs Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket on February 23 won him the gameโs $120,000 jackpot. No, Lusk didnโt have any magic touch picking his winning numbers, 25-29-30-34-35, as he used Easy Pick, allowing the computer to randomly select his five numbers. Cash 5 with EZ Match features a rolling jackpot, starting at a minimum of $100,000, which continues to increase if nobody matches all five winning numbers. Lusk is retired and said that while he intends to save his winnings, he may buy himself a new truck.
Franklin County man wins $100,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch off
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. โ A Franklin County man said he wasnโt expecting much when he bought a ticket from the Virginia Lottery. So when Ricky Chitwood ended up winning $100,000 from a Blazing Hot Crossword 5X Virginia Lottery ticket, he couldnโt help but be amazed. โI was really surprised!โ he told Virginia Lottery officials as he claimed the first of three top prizes in the game. Chitwood said he might use the money to buy himself a new truck.
Roanoke woman wins $200,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch off
ROANOKE, Va. โ A Roanoke woman said she had just gotten off work when she pulled out two Jewel 7s tickets that sheโd bought earlier. As Laverne Becks scratched the tickets, she had no idea that the second one would make her $200,000 richer. โI scratched the second ticket, and I fell on the floor!โ she told Lottery officials. She said she bought the lucky ticket at the Food Lion on Peters Creek Road NW in Roanoke and plans to use the money to buy herself a new car.
People dream big as lottery jackpots exceed $400 million
ROANOKE, Va. โ The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are now each over $400 million and customers are cashing in at A-1 Food Mart in Roanoke hoping to cash out big. โFirst off, I would probably give my family some money,โ said Paul Fagg, who lives in Roanoke. โYou could do a lot with that money.โโIโd probably buy the store,โ said Nemo Basnet, who works at the mart. He sold a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket in October. The chances of winning the jackpots are about 1 in 300 million.
Henry County woman wins $150,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch-off
Deborah Davis, of Bassett, won $150,000 from the Virginia Lottery. HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ One Henry County womanโs kids used to give her a hard time about playing the lottery, but as they say โ mother knows best. โTheyโd say, โNo one really wins,โโ she told Lottery officials. But Deborah Davis, of Bassett, proved her kids wrong by scratching a $150,000 Cash Chaser ticket and winning the top prize. Her daughterโs response to her winning ticket was, โIs that fake?โDavis purchased the winning ticket at the Food Lion on 5835 Virginia Avenue in Bassett.
Christiansburg man claims $1 million lottery prize with one number away from jackpot
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. โ A man in Christiansburg can thank his wife for becoming a millionaire. Richard Barnettโs wife heard that the Triangle Market at 3631 Radford Road in Christiansburg sold a Mega Millions ticket that won $1 million, but the winner had not yet come forward. As if it was fate, the couple had their hands on the winning ticket. If the ticket matched the sixth number, they would have won the jackpot estimated at $176 million. According to officials, the winning numbers were 8-13-35-46-68, and the Mega Ball number was 16.
Henry County woman wins $200,000 lottery ticket while buying snack for her pet lizard
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ A Henry County woman has her lucky lizard to thank for winning $200,000. Charlene Goad and her husband were trying to buy worms for their pet lizard George when they purchased a Virginia Lottery ticket. โHe said the green seven just kept popping out at him,โ she told Virginia Lottery officials. As her husband was driving, Goad scratched the tickets and discovered that one of the tickets was a $200,000 winner. According to the Virginia Lottery, she became the sixth person to win the top prize in the Jewel 7s game (game #1773), which means four $200,000 are still unclaimed.
One person from Christianburg wins $1 million from Virginia Lottery
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. โ One Virginia Lottery player from Christiansburg won $1 million from Tuesday nightโs drawing. According to the Virginia Lottery, the Mega Millions ticket was bought at Triangle Market located at 3631 Radford Road in Christiansburg. Officials said the ticket matched the first five winning numbers and only missed the Mega Ball number, winning Mega Millions' second prize: $1 million. The numbers for the drawing were 8-13-35-46-68, and the Mega Ball number was 16. The winner has 180 days from Tuesday to claim their prizes.
Whatโs News Today: COVID testing, road improvements
The Virginia Department of Health will hold a drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic today. The Central Virginia Planning District Commission holds a public meeting about improvements to the intersection of Longwood Avenue and Independence Boulevard in Bedford. Changes are meant to reduce congestion, improve travel conditions and improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Public Safety Communications Accreditation Program is performing a virtual on-site visit of the Roanoke E-911 Center, verifying its professional standards as it works toward reaccreditation. The Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation kicks off its Dine Small promotion today.
Roanoke man wins $1 million from Virginia Lottery scratcher
ROANOKE, Va. โ โWe were high-fiving in the store,โ said Jeff Journell. โIโve always wondered what it would feel like, and it felt wonderful!โIโd imagine wonderful is an understatement when you buy a $30 lottery ticket and win the $1 million grand prize. Jeff Journell was just outside downtown Roanoke, near A-1 Food Mart on South Jefferson Street, when he stopped in and bought a Millionaire Maker ticket. Journell, whoโs retired, told Lottery officials he has no immediate plans for his winnings. For selling the winning ticket, the Roanoke store receives a $10,000 bonus from the Virginia Lottery.
Covington man wins $1 million from a scratcher, only immediate plan is to donate to his church
โI couldnโt believe it!โThatโs how the Covington man described the scene at the Stop In on Durant Street when he scratched his 20x the Money ticket to discover he won $1 million. Dressler is retired and said he has no immediate plans for his winnings, except to give to his church. Dressler could either take the full $1 million prize over 30 years or a one-time cash option of $601,685 before taxes. For selling the winning ticket, the Stop In receives a $10,000 bonus from the Virginia Lottery. The chances of winning any prize in the game were 1 in 3.51.
Bedford County man wins big for the second time in just 16 months
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. โ If you need some luck, youโll want to call Willie Harrison. In the Sept. 28 Cash 5 day drawing, he bought two tickets, with identical numbers, that each won the $100,000 grand prize. [Here are Virginiaโs โluckiestโ stores to buy a lottery ticket]Back in May 2019, he won the $100,000 Cash 5 grand prize too! The winning numbers for that drawing were 3-10-15-23-25. For those wondering, the odds of winning the $100,000 top prize are 1 in 278,256.
Rocky Mount woman wins $100,000 in Virginia Lottery game
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. โ Thatโs one happy retiree right there! Doris Wright matched all five numbers in the Sept. 22 Cash 5 drawing. She bought her ticket at the Sheetz on Old Franklin Turnpike and had the computer randomly select her numbers, 2-7-10-16-26. [Here are Virginiaโs โluckiestโ stores to buy a lottery ticket]With her $100,000, Wright plans to get some work done on her home. Cash 5 drawings are held daily at 1:59 p.m. and 11 p.m. andtThe odds of winning the $100,000 top prize are 1 in 278,256.
Madison Heights woman wins nearly $100,000 from Virginia Lottery ticket
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. โ โI never thought it would happen to me!โThatโs what Carline Sales told Virginia Lottery officials after winning a $94,267 jackpot. On her way to work, she stopped at Express Lane on Forest Road in Forest to buy a Print 'n Play Rolling Jackpot ticket. The odds of winning the top prize in this Virginia-only instant-win game are 1 in 240,000. Sales plans to use her winnings to do some home repairs and pay bills.
Roanoke man wins $100,000 from Virginia Lottery scratcher
ROANOKE, Va. โ Donald Hairston had to patiently wait to claim his $100,000 prize. The Roanoke retiree bought a $100,000 Cash Scratcher at the K Food Store on Cove Road in Roanoke. [Here are Virginiaโs โluckiestโ stores to buy a lottery ticket]He told Virginia Lottery officials he plans to use the winnigs to pay bills. The $100,000 Cash game features prizes ranging from $5 up to a $100,000 top prize. The odds of winning any prize in this game are 1 in 4.19.
Virginia Lottery announces third most profitable year ever
Even in these uncertain financial times, one thing is for sure: People love buying lottery tickets. The Virginia Lottery recorded its third best year, generating $595 million for education. Thatโs about $1.6 million raised a day for K-12 public schools. Lottery profits make up about 10% of Virginiaโs total K-12 education budget, helping pay for child nutrition programs, early reading intervention and career education initiatives. About $14 million in prize money also went unclaimed.
Roanoke couple wins big after buying lottery ticket during an argument
ROANOKE, Va. โ Get into an argument, go for a drive and end up nearly $200,000 richer. [Here are Virginiaโs โluckiestโ stores to buy a lottery ticket]While out, they stopped for gas at the Nishi Food Mart on East Washington Avenue in Vinton. One of those tickets was the grand prize winner in the Virginia Lotteryโs Lucky 7s Tripler game worth $177,777. โWe turned right around!โ Joshua told Virginia Lottery officials when the couple redeemed the winning ticket. The odds of winning any prize in this game are 1 in 4.21.
Galax man wins $1 million from Virginia Lottery scratcher
GALAX, Va. It was less than a one million to one odds, but that doesnt matter now to Brad Lundy. Lundy, who lives in Galax, bought a $31,000,000 Payout ticket at the Kangaroo Express on East Stuart Drive in Galax and it turned out to be a grand prize winner! The chances of winning the top prize in the $10 game are 1 in 1,101,600, according to the Lottery. Because it sold the winning ticket, Kangaroo Express receives a $10,000 bonus from the Virginia Lottery. As for what hell do with his winnings, Lundy told Lottery officials he hopes to buy a house.