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Virginia Ticket Claims Record $348 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

Virginia’s new law allows winners of prizes over $1 million to claim their $348 million jackpot anonymously within 180 days

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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.