There is still a significant Virginia Lottery prize that has not been claimed yet. On March 4, 2025, a single Powerball ticket successfully matched all six numbers during the drawing, granting the lucky holder an impressive $162.6 million. This ticket was bought at Gill Brothers located at 4442 Cleburne Blvd. in Dublin, Virginia.
According to the Virginia Lottery, as of now, no one has come forward to claim the ticket. The winner or their representatives have not yet contacted Lottery officials.
What happens next with Virginia Powerball winner?
We are currently in the phase of being both rushed and delayed. As per the regulations of the Virginia Lottery, any winning tickets must be redeemed within 180 days from the date of purchase. Since the ticket was bought on March 4, the deadline for the winner to claim their prize is August 31, 2025.
Gill Brothers, the store that sold the winning ticket, was awarded a bonus of $50,000. The bonus did not depend on whether the prize was claimed or not.
The prize received is the fourth-largest ever won in a Virginia Lottery game, marking the second instance of a Powerball jackpot being won in Old Dominion. The winning combination consisted of the numbers 10, 16, 18, 40, and 66, with the Powerball number being 16.
About Powerball Virginia
Powerball, a lottery game that operates in 45 legal lottery markets, is renowned for its colossal prizes, often totaling hundreds of millions, making it one of the most lucrative options for lottery enthusiasts alongside Mega Millions.
The chances of winning any prize in the Powerball are 1 out of 25. However, the odds of hitting the jackpot by correctly matching all six numbers, just like the recent anonymous winner, are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball draws take place three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m.
Using the official app, you have the option to play the Virginia Lottery online.
Where does Virginia Lottery revenue go?
The state of Virginia’s K-12 education system receives substantial support from the profits generated by the Virginia Lottery. In the previous year alone, the Lottery contributed an impressive sum of over $779 million to public schools in the state. This amount accounts for approximately 10% of the total budget allocated to K-12 schools in Virginia. For a detailed breakdown of the annual profits and contributions, you can refer to the Virginia Lottery website.
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