Virginia Lottery

The first Virginia lotteries were held in the early 17th century in order to raise money for the impoverished Jamestown Settlement. However, the modern version was created in 1987 following a state-wide referendum with ticket sales beginning a year later. Net proceeds were initially given to capital construction projects until 1990, after which point they were distributed to Virginia’s general fund. Since 1999 all monies are donated to educational projects. Since operations began,$10 billion has been generated.

The Games and Odds

  • Powerball (5/69+1/26) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338
  • Mega Millions (5/75+1/15) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 258,890,850
  • Bank a Million (6/40) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 3,838,380
  • Cash 4 Life (5/60+1/4) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 21,846,048
  • Cash 5 (5/43) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 962,598

How to be a Powerball Winner

  • 5 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 4 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 4 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 3 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 3 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 2 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 1 correct number with Powerball
  • Powerball Only

How to be a Mega Millions Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 5 correct number, no bonus ball
  • 4 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 4 correct numbers, no bonus ball
  • 3 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 3 correct numbers, no bonus ball
  • 2 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 1 correct number with bonus ball
  • Bonus ball Only

How to be a Bank a Million Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 6 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 2 correct numbers with bonus ball

How to be a Cash 4 Life winner

  • 5 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with Cash Ball
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct numbers with Cash Ball

How to be a Cash 5 winner

  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct numbers