Overview

• A ticket sold at E & C VA Convenience Store in Burgess matched all six numbers in Friday’s Mega Millions draw to claim the $348 million jackpot.
• The prize is the largest in Virginia Lottery history and offers a 30-year annuity or a one-time cash payout of $155.5 million.
• Under a law beginning July 1, Virginia Lottery officials will only disclose a winner’s identity and hometown if the winner consents.
• The jackpot grew through six consecutive rollovers after April’s game changes doubled starting prizes to $50 million and raised ticket prices to $5.
• More than 24,000 tickets in Texas and about 1,300 in Louisiana won lower-tier prizes in Friday’s drawing.