Richmond Powerball ticket wins $2 million after player adds $1 Power Play
RICHMOND, VA – One lucky Powerball player in Richmond is holding a ticket worth $2 million after matching the first five numbers in Saturday night’s drawing — and doubling the prize thanks to a $1 Power Play option.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Wawa located at 7316 Forest Hill Avenue and matched the numbers 2-12-22-39-67, just missing the Powerball number 15. Normally a match of the first five numbers earns $1 million, but the extra Power Play wager multiplied the prize to a staggering $2 million.
The winner has 180 days from the October 25 draw date to claim the prize. Virginia Lottery officials urge the winner to immediately sign the back of the ticket to secure ownership before initiating the claim process.
This was the only ticket sold in Virginia to match the first five numbers for the Saturday drawing, and one of just two nationwide. No one hit the full jackpot, which rolled over and now stands at an estimated $358 million for Monday’s draw.
As a result of selling the winning ticket, the Wawa store will receive a $10,000 bonus from the Virginia Lottery.
In Fiscal Year 2025, the Virginia Lottery contributed more than $901 million to K–12 education, accounting for roughly 10 percent of the state’s public school budget. Richmond alone received more than $22.5 million in Lottery funds during the last fiscal year.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with overall odds of winning any prize set at 1 in 25.
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Key Points
- A Powerball ticket bought at a Richmond Wawa is worth $2 million after matching five numbers and playing Power Play
- The winning ticket was one of only two nationwide to hit five numbers in Saturday’s drawing
- Wawa will receive a $10,000 bonus; the winner has 180 days to claim the prize