Did anyone win Mega Millions in Virginia?

The Newport News woman, who works for NASA, rocketed to win a prize of $1 million in the August 20 Mega Millions drawing, in which she matched the first five winning numbers to win the $1 million prize. She bought her ticket online at the Virginia Lottery's website, valottery.com.

Did anybody win the Mega Millions tonight?

There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 135,762 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw. To see draw results for participating Mega Millions lotteries outside California, search Mega Millions results.

Who won the $5 million dollar lottery in Virginia?

(WFXR) — Amherst business owner, Josh Orme, has become the first person ever in this Virginia Lottery game's history to claim the maximum prize of $5 million dollars.

Has anyone in Virginia won the Powerball?

$161 million! According to the Lottery, one ticket purchased at Gill Brothers in Dublin matched all six numbers Saturday night: 10-16-18-40-66, and the Powerball number 16. It is the fourth-largest prize ever won in a Virginia Lottery game, and just the second Powerball winner to come from the Commonwealth.

Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold in Virginia?

That ticket is now worth an estimated $161 million. The winning ticket was bought at Gill Brothers, located at 4442 Cleburne Blvd. in Dublin, VA.

Winning $1M lottery ticket sold in Virginia

Who hit the Powerball in Virginia?

The winning ticket was sold at the Gill Brothers in Dublin, Virginia, according to the state lottery. The winner will also have the option of taking the cash amount of $82.65 million. and has 180 days to claim the prize. The numbers drawn on Saturday, March 4, 2023 were: 10 - 16 - 18 - 40 - 66 and Powerball 16.

How much is the Virginia Powerball worth today?

Each play (six numbers) costs $2. Powerball draws are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.

What is the best state to win Powerball?

Best States To Win Powerball

There are eight states that do not tax Powerball winnings: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Indiana and Ohio also make our list of best states.

Does Virginia tax Powerball winnings?

The Lottery Department shall withhold Virginia income tax at the rate of 4.0% on the proceeds from any lottery prize in excess of $5,000. The tax shall be withheld on the entire amount of the prize, not merely the amount in excess of $5,000.

What are the odds of winning the Powerball in Virginia?

The odds of matching all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 25.

Can Virginia Lottery winners remain anonymous?

And six states also allow people to form a trust to claim prize money anonymously. California entirely forbids lottery winners to remain anonymous.

Does Virginia report lottery winners?

Public disclosure of winners

Don't forget that if you win a Virginia Lottery prize, it's not a secret. All With certain exception, prizes greater than $600 are public record. If you win a large prize, your name and photo might be posted on the Virginia Lottery website and possibly reported in news media.

Does Virginia release lottery winners?

The amount of the prize and the store where the ticket was bought will still be publicized, but the winner's name and hometown won't be released by the lottery. For prizes of $10 million and less, all prize winners remain public record. That means when you win, it's not a secret!

How many numbers do you need to win anything on Mega?

The Mega Millions jackpot is won by matching five white balls, in any order, plus the one yellow Mega Ball number. The second-level prize of $1 million is won by matching all five white balls, known as a Match 5. You can win seven additional ways by matching fewer numbers (see Prizes & Odds chart for details).

Who won the Powerball?

Edwin Castro, who did not appear at the California Lottery press conference, was the sole winner of the Nov. 7, 2022 drawing, officials announced.

How much tax do you pay on a $1000 lottery ticket in VA?

Lottery prizes are taxable

Currently, the Lottery is required to withhold 24% for federal taxes and 4% for state taxes.

How much does the IRS take from lottery winnings?

Lottery agencies are generally required to withhold 24% of all winnings over $5,000 for taxes. If your winnings put you in a higher tax bracket, you will owe the difference between the withholding amount and your total tax.

How do I avoid paying taxes on prize winnings?

Because lottery winnings are simply part of your income, you may be able to reduce your tax liability by taking other deductions. You could claim the standard deduction, which is a set amount based on your filing status. It's $27,700 for married joint filers and $13,850 for single tax filers in the 2023 tax year.

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What state has never won the Powerball?

Since then, 30 more states have joined the game. Wyoming is the newest member after it began selling Powerball (and Mega Millions) in 2014. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands also participate in Powerball. There are five states that don't: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

What states have never hit the Powerball?

Keep in mind that five states don't have state lotteries: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Mississippi has a *new* state lottery that began selling Powerball tickets in January 2020. And, if your state doesn't appear on the list?

How much is the Virginia Mega Million?

Each ticket costs $2. Mega Millions draws are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m.

How much does Powerball pay after taxes in Virginia?

Taxes On Multi-State Lottery Wins

Whether you win a Virginia Lottery game or a multi-state lottery such as Powerball or Mega Millions, the same tax liability applies. That means 24% in federal taxes and up to 5.75% in Virginia taxes, whether the prize is claimed in a lump sum or annuity. Must be 21+ to participate.

Do Powerball numbers have to be in order?

Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn? Powerball® tickets print the white ball numbers in numerical order of a given play. You can match the white ball numbers in any order of a given play to win a prize. The red Powerball number of a given play on your ticket must match the red Powerball drawn.