$1 Million Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold in Marion
A Virginia Lottery ticket worth $1 million awaits claiming after being sold in Marion. This winning ticket matched all the numbers in the Bank a Million drawing on January 17. The winning numbers for this drawing were 8, 15, 20, 23, 27, and 37.
$1 Million Virginia Lottery Ticket Details
The ticket was purchased at Cargo Oil, located at 758 North Main Street in Marion. Due to this sale, Cargo Oil will receive a bonus of $10,000 from the Virginia Lottery.
Claiming the Prize
The winner of this substantial prize has 180 days from the drawing date to claim it. Lottery officials recommend that the ticket holder signs the back of the ticket immediately to establish ownership. Once ready, the winner should contact the Virginia Lottery to initiate the claiming process.
Game Information
- Game Name: Bank a Million
- Draw Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Draw Time: 11 p.m.
- Odds of Winning: 1 in 3.8 million
The game is unique to Virginia, with its top prizes calculated to ensure winners receive the advertised amount even after tax withholdings.
Impact on Education
Profits from the Virginia Lottery contribute significantly to K-12 education funding. In the previous fiscal year, Smyth County received over $5.6 million. Overall, the Lottery raised more than $901 million statewide for education in Fiscal Year 2025.
As excitement builds around the potential winner, it is a reminder of the life-changing opportunities that lottery games can provide.
