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Glen Allen resident Christina Weidele, initially intending to play Powerball online, unexpectedly won an $863,795 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s online game, The Lamp: Dark Arts. Weidele, who shifted her focus from Powerball due to a spontaneous decision prompted by an online message, shared her excitement with Lottery officials, noting the win’s timely coincidence with her birthday.
The Lamp: Dark Arts, known for its progressive jackpot, is accessible on the Virginia Lottery’s website, valottery.com, and through its mobile app. The game offers players a 1 in 3.85 chance of winning a prize.