Fredericksburg woman wins $254K jackpot playing Virginia Lottery online game
Fredericksburg, VA — A Fredericksburg woman struck it big while playing the Virginia Lottery’s Bison Stampede game online, hitting a jackpot worth $254,833 while playing alone.
Ann Parks, a custodial supervisor, frequently plays the online instant game and was by herself when the six-figure prize hit. She plans to use the unexpected winnings to retire.
The Bison Stampede game is one of many online instant options available through the Virginia Lottery app and website. The jackpot grows progressively as more people play, and the odds of winning any prize in the game are 1 in 3.59.
The Virginia Lottery continues to generate significant funding for public schools across the state. In Fiscal Year 2025, more than $901 million was raised for K-12 education. That amount represents approximately 10 percent of Virginia’s total public school budget. Fredericksburg City alone received over $2.5 million in lottery funds during the last fiscal year.
Virginia players can also access online ticket purchases for games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, and other draw games. All players must be at least 18 years old and physically located within Virginia.
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Key Points
- Ann Parks of Fredericksburg won $254,833 playing the Bison Stampede online lottery game
- She purchased the winning entry through the Virginia Lottery’s app
- The Virginia Lottery raised over $901 million for K-12 education in Fiscal Year 2025