How to buy Powerball in Virginia?

There are Game Machines in 1,500+ stores across Virginia that allow you to skip the checkout lines and get your Powerball tickets without the hassle of going to a cashier. You can also create a Virginia Lottery account and purchase your tickets online while you are anywhere in Virginia.

How to buy a Powerball ticket in Virginia?

The device on which you're playing must be physically within the state of Virginia at the time of purchase. Just go to valottery.com on your device's browser or open the Virginia Lottery app and create your account to get started!

What time do you have to buy Powerball by in Virginia?

Powerball draws are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m. On draw nights, Powerball tickets for the upcoming draw are not sold after 10 p.m., so get your tickets early! Powerball tickets cannot be canceled, and all sales are final. Use a playslip to ensure that your numbers are correct.

Can you buy Powerball tickets with a credit card in Virginia?

Lottery sales agents licensed in accordance with this chapter shall accept only cash or debit cards in payment for the purchase of lottery tickets or shares.

What is the cut off to buy Powerball in Virginia?

When do ticket sales cut off on days when there is a drawing? Tickets can be purchased until 10:45 p.m. for everything EXCEPT Powerball, which stops sales at 10 p.m., and Cash4Life®, which stops sales at 8:45 p.m.

How to Play Powerball

How do you play the Virginia Lottery?

Choose your own numbers on a playslip. Pick a four-digit number from 0000 through 9999. Or use Easy Pick, and let the computer choose your numbers for you. The day drawing takes place daily at 1:59 p.m., and the night drawing takes place daily at 11 p.m.

How do you play Powerball?

Powerball is played by selecting six numbers - five numbers between 1-69 and one “Powerball” number between 1-26. Each number is on a special ball that is randomly selected by a machine during the drawing. Your ultimate goal is to match every number selected perfectly, which will win you the jackpot.

How many numbers do you need to win the Powerball?

To play, you must pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26. If the six numbers you choose match those drawn, you win the jackpot.

Has anyone won Powerball in Virginia?

The winning numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing were 10-16-18-40-66, and the Powerball number 16. This is the fourth-largest prize ever won in a Virginia Lottery game. It's the second time a Powerball jackpot has been won in Virginia. Whoever has the ticket now has 180 days from the drawing to claim the prize.

Can you remain anonymous if you win Powerball in Virginia?

As of July 1, 2019, a new law in Virginia allows winners of prizes greater than $10 million to claim that prize anonymously, meaning the Lottery won't publicly release the winner's name or hometown unless the winner gives written permission.

What state is the best to buy 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. Take Our Poll: Are You Planning To Buy or Sell a House This Year?

Can you play Powerball online in Virginia?

There are only eight states in the United States that offers an online lottery and Virginia residents are lucky to be one of them. Players can purchase tickets for Mega Millions, Powerball and Cash4Life on the official website and the app provided by the official website.

Can I use credit card to pay for Powerball?

No. Credit card issuers typically consider lottery ticket purchases to be cash advances. Few, if any, issuers allow you to earn rewards on cash advances.

How do you play Mega Millions in VA?

Mega Millions® tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

How long does it take for lottery winnings to hit your bank account?

Regardless of how you choose to receive your lottery winnings, you can expect to receive your first check in the mail within six to eight weeks from the date that you filed the claim. If you choose a lump sum payment, you'll receive the full prize amount (minus taxes) in one fell swoop.

Can you remain anonymous in VA lottery?

There are 11 states where lottery winners can remain anonymous: Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

What lottery is only for Virginia?

Virginia-only draw games. Within Virginia, the Lottery offers "Pick 3", "Pick 4," "Cash 5," "Bank a Million," "New Year's Millionaire Raffle," and "Keno."

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.

Where in va was Powerball ticket sold?

That ticket was purchased at Gill Brothers gas station, which is located on Cleburne Boulevard off Interstate 81 in Dublin, Virginia.

How much is the Powerball tax in Virginia?

Lottery prizes are taxable

If you win more than $5,000, taxes will be withheld automatically. Currently, the Lottery is required to withhold 24% for federal taxes and 4% for state taxes.

How many states can win the Powerball?

Luckiest States for Winning Powerball

The last Powerball jackpot was won in Virginia, but there are 45 total Powerball states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. We compiled a list of states with the MOST Powerball jackpot winners in the history of the game.

What are the odds of winning Powerball VA Mega Millions?

Which Is Easier to Win, Powerball or Mega Millions? Both Powerball and Mega Millions have jackpots that are not easy to win, but the odds are slightly better for Powerball. The odds of winning Powerball are 1:292,201,338 while the odds of winning Mega Millions are 1:302,575,350.

What happens if you only get 5 numbers in Powerball?

5 numbers - $1 million.

What if you only get the Powerball number?

If you got the Powerball number only, you would not be the winner of the Powerball jackpot. In order to win the Powerball jackpot, you must match all five white balls in any order plus the red Powerball number.

What happens if you win 5 numbers in Powerball?

In order to win the Powerball jackpot, you must correctly match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. If you match all five white balls but not the red Powerball, you will win $1 million. Other lesser prizes are available for matching fewer numbers.