With a new addition to their offerings, Pick 3 online, the Virginia Lottery is proudly commemorating a prosperous inaugural year of digital sales.
Virginia’s official lottery has recently declared that online players now have the option to buy tickets for the beloved game and its twice-daily draws.
Before July 2020, players were required to buy all Virginia Lotto products from brick-and-mortar stores. However, starting from July 2020, certain lotto games became accessible for purchase on the lottery’s official website as well.
One of the games that has recently gained immense popularity is Pick Three, which has now become part of the lineup.
How to play Virginia Lottery Pick 3 online
More than 5,000 convenience stores, supermarkets, truck stops, and other Virginia Lottery retailers offer the opportunity to play Pick 3.
In addition, you now have the option to play Pick 3 online conveniently from the comfort of your home using your computer, phone, or tablet.
In the past, the VA Lottery website presented a restricted assortment of games, encompassing:
- Online scratchers, also known as digital instant-win games.
- Some examples of unique instant win games include Blackjack Doubler, Wheel of Fortune, and Instant Keno Multiplier.
- Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash4Life are draw games that are played across multiple states.
The lineup has now welcomed Pick 3, and according to the VA Lotto, the newly introduced Fireball option will soon be accessible for Pick 3 online as well.
Nevertheless, a few VA Lotto games continue to be available only at physical retail locations.
- Traditional scratch-off tickets
- Pick 4
- Cash 5
- Print ‘n Play games
- The Virginia New Year’s Millionaire Raffle
You have the option to choose three tickets that are priced at either 50 cents or $1. By purchasing a $1 ticket, you stand a chance to win the top prize of $500, with odds of 1 in 1,000. Additionally, you can select from various play options such as Exact Order, Any Order, 50/50, Combo, and Pairs.
There are three drawings that occur every day at 1:59 and 11 p.m.
Virginians dig draw games
Officials have reported that the increase in online lottery sales has had a positive impact on sales at brick-and-mortar retailers as well.
According to Kevin Hall, the Executive Director of the VA Lottery, online lotto has already met its projected sales for the entire year within just six months.
The introduction of Pick 3 will further fuel the growth of online sales.
Despite its long history, Pick 3 continues to be a beloved lottery game in Virginia. Since its establishment in 1988, the state lottery has garnered a loyal following, with many experienced players showing a strong inclination towards traditional games.
The Pick 3 lottery game has been a popular choice for a long time, consistently attracting a significant number of participants. The Virginia Lottery has reported impressive results for its latest fiscal year, with total sales surpassing $2 billion. Among these sales, daily draw games including Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash 5 contributed to approximately one-third of the overall revenue.
Lotto officials anticipate a rise of 11% in daily-draw sales, which includes Pick 3, throughout the ongoing fiscal year. Moreover, the availability of purchasing Pick 3 tickets online ensures that its popularity will remain steady.
VA Lottery online sales: 1 year later
The introduction of Pick 3 online has set the stage for a successful second year of Virginia Lottery online sales.
From July 2020 to June 2021, let’s take a look at notable moments from the inaugural year.
- Total players: 147,000
- The largest prize awarded was $100,000, which went to Keith H. from Hampton, Virginia on the game Virginia Cash Expander.
- The collective amount won by players on instant games is $665 million.
- The amount of $75 million has been dedicated to instant-game contributions for K-12 education in Virginia.
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