STEPHENSON, Va. — A quiet night at home turned into a six-figure payday for Ron Simkhovitch, who won a $407,589 progressive jackpot while playing The Lamp: Dark Arts on his mobile device.
Simkhovitch, a small business owner from Frederick County, was playing the Virginia Lottery’s online instant game when the surprise hit. The win came through the Lottery’s mobile platform, where the game is available alongside dozens of others.
The Lamp: Dark Arts features a growing jackpot and offers odds of 1 in 3.85 for winning a prize. Simkhovitch said he was shocked by the outcome and currently has no immediate plans for the money.
The Virginia Lottery allows players to purchase games like Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash 5 with EZ Match online, provided they are at least 18 years old and physically located in the state.
Lottery funding supports local education initiatives
According to the Lottery, all profits benefit public K-12 education in Virginia. Frederick County, where Simkhovitch resides, received more than $8.2 million in Lottery funding last fiscal year. Statewide, the Lottery raised more than $934 million for education in Fiscal Year 2024, accounting for roughly 10% of Virginia’s overall K-12 budget.
Players can find information about Lottery-funded programs and prize claims on the official Virginia Lottery website.