Virginia Lottery
Coverage of Virginia Lottery in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia Lottery June sports wagering activity report: 6.4% increase YOY
The Virginia Lottery reported a 6.4% year-over-year increase in sports wagering activity for June 2026, with a total handle of $589,186,483. Bettors won $529,288,547, resulting in a 10.17% operator win percentage.
- Chesapeake man claims $358,000 prize in Virginia Lottery
A Chesapeake man won $358,082 in the Virginia Lottery after purchasing a Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket online on June 30. He was notified of his win via email from the Virginia Lottery following the drawing.
- Virginia Beach man wins $480K jackpot in Virginia Lottery game
A Virginia Beach man won over $480,000 in the Virginia Lottery game. The winner realized his victory while playing the state's lottery.
- Virginia Lottery winners can now remain anonymous under new state law
A new Virginia state law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, with winners being notified by email after drawings. The Virginia Lottery is urging players to update their contact information before July 1st to comply with the changes.