An anonymous winner has claimed Virginia’s largest lottery prize to date, a 348 million Mega Millions jackpot from the June 27 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at E & C Mid Atlantic, located at 14878 Northumberland Highway in Burgess, and matched all six numbers: 18, 21, 29, 42, 50 and the Mega Ball, 2. The winner came forward about four weeks after the draw to claim the prize, choosing the cash option of 155.6 million dollars before taxes instead of the 30-year annuity.
The winner elected to remain anonymous, a choice permitted under Virginia law for prizes of one million dollars or more; as a result, the identity of the winner will not be publicly disclosed. The retailer that sold the winning ticket received a 50,000 dollar bonus for its role in the sale.
This marks the 10th Mega Millions jackpot won in Virginia since the game began in 2002. Virginia Lottery profits go to K-12 education, and in fiscal year 2025 the lottery raised more than 901 million dollars for K-12 education, roughly 10 percent of the state’s total K-12 budget. For details on how lottery funds are distributed to school districts, visitors can consult the Virginia Lottery’s Giving Back information.
The Virginia Lottery also notes the importance of responsible gambling and encourages players to know their limits.
What this means and notable context:
– The cash option was chosen over the annuity, providing a substantial one-time payment before taxes.
– The anonymous winner avoids public identification, consistent with Virginia’s rules for large prizes.
– The retailer’s bonus underscores the Lottery’s emphasis on retail partners.
– Lottery earnings continue to bolster state K-12 funding, highlighting how big wins can intersect with education budgeting.
Summary: A Virginia player’s anonymous claim of a 348 million Mega Millions jackpot, taken as a 155.6 million cash payout, underscores the state’s ongoing lottery impact on education funding and local retailers, while reinforcing the option for winners to remain private.
Positive note: The win is a reminder of the Lottery’s role in supporting education while delivering life-changing prizes to Virginians, all while encouraging responsible play and awareness of limits.