The Virginia Lottery continues a winning streak this week with multiple major prizes claimed across the Commonwealth. From online game jackpots to Powerball excitement, several fortunate players have captured prizes exceeding $1.3 million during the past seven days.
🔥 Quick Facts
- An anonymous Fairfax County winner claimed $2,268,533 playing Wheel of Bonuses on December 10, 2025
- A Manassas player won $1,373,362 in Palace of Dragons online game this week
- Powerball brought $1 million ticket to Annandale on December 14 drawing
- Virginia Lottery raised $901 million for K-12 education in Fiscal Year 2025
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Virginia lottery players experienced exceptional fortune this week as three prize-winning tickets worth $1+ million claimed their substantial jackpots. The big wins demonstrate the ongoing popularity of both traditional Powerball games and innovative online instant games offered by the Virginia Lottery.
The Commonwealth continues to see winners emerge from diverse gaming options, from classic Powerball drawings to online progressive jackpot games. Anonymous winners are permitted under Virginia law for prizes valued at $1 million or more, allowing successful players to claim their winnings while maintaining privacy.
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The Wheel of Bonuses online game generated the largest payout of the week when an anonymous Fairfax County resident won $2,268,533 on December 10, 2025. When the winner saw only two spots remaining for the Mega Jackpot, he decided to enter and ultimately claimed the massive progressive jackpot.
Similarly, an anonymous Manassas man won $1,373,362 in the Palace of Dragons online game, another progressive jackpot title. The winner reported being in complete shock upon discovering his fortune. Both online games feature growing jackpots that accumulate as more players participate in Virginia Lottery’s digital platform.
Players can access dozens of online instant games through the Virginia Lottery mobile app and at valottery.com. These games feature progressive jackpots that continue growing until someone claims the prize, making each play an opportunity for substantial wins.
Powerball Continues Strong Performance Across Virginia
| Lottery Game | Prize Amount | Date Drawn | Location |
| Powerball | $1,000,000 | December 14, 2025 | Express Food Mart, Annandale |
| Wheel of Bonuses | $2,268,533 | December 10, 2025 | Online claim (Fairfax County) |
| Palace of Dragons | $1,373,362 | December 15, 2025 | Online claim (Manassas) |
The Saturday, December 14 Powerball drawing generated excitement across the Commonwealth with over 81,000 Virginia tickets winning prizes. The winning $1 million ticket matched the first five numbers while missing only the Powerball number. The ticket was purchased at Express Food Mart, 4713 Backlick Road in Annandale, with the retailer receiving a $10,000 bonus.
With no jackpot winner from Saturday’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot continued climbing to an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday’s drawing, marking the sixth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. Players choosing the cash option could win approximately $503.4 million before taxes if a ticket matches all six numbers.
How Virginia Lottery Funds Support Education
Every dollar spent on Virginia Lottery games directly benefits K-12 public education throughout the Commonwealth. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Virginia Lottery generated more than $901 million for K-12 schools, representing approximately 10 percent of Virginia’s total K-12 education budget.
The Fairfax County schools received over $56 million in lottery funds last fiscal year, while Manassas public schools benefited significantly from lottery contributions. Each region of Virginia benefits from lottery proceeds distributed to local education systems, making lottery players contributors to student success statewide.
Can You Win Big This Week with Your Virginia Lottery Ticket?
Virginia lottery players can experience similar fortune by playing Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, online instant games, or daily draw games available through any of approximately 5,300 retailers statewide or through the Virginia Lottery mobile app. Winners of prizes $1 million and above may claim their winnings anonymously under Virginia law.
The next Powerball drawing occurs every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Drawing odds remain 1 in 292 million for matching all six numbers. All players must be at least 18 years old. Remember to play responsibly and contact the Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline at 888-532-3500 if you have concerns.
Sources
- Virginia Lottery – Official winner announcements and press releases
- NBC12 Virginia – Powerball drawing results and coverage
- Yahoo Finance – Lottery results reporting
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