HAMPTON, Va. – A Hampton woman scratched a Virginia Lottery ticket while sitting in her car outside a Food Lion — and suddenly found herself staring at a prize worth $6 million over 30 years.
The woman had purchased a Set for Life scratch-off ticket at the Food Lion at 3855 Kecoughtan Road in Hampton. After uncovering the game’s top prize of $200,000 a year for 30 years, she was so stunned that she headed back inside the supermarket to show the manager.
The store manager examined the ticket and congratulated her, according to the Virginia Lottery. The winner ultimately passed on the 30-year payout and instead chose a one-time cash option of $3,114,000 before taxes.
- The winning Set for Life ticket carried a top prize worth $6 million over 30 years.
- The Hampton woman chose the $3,114,000 cash option before taxes.
- One $6 million top prize remains unclaimed in the Set for Life game.
Winning Ticket Sends Hampton Woman Back Into Food Lion
The woman had a choice after landing the game’s top prize: collect $200,000 annually for 30 years, totaling $6 million, or take a one-time cash payment.
She selected the $3,114,000 lump-sum option before taxes.
The winner chose to remain anonymous, as permitted under Virginia law. The Virginia Lottery therefore did not publicly release her identity.
Her win was the second top prize claimed in the current Set for Life scratcher game. One top prize worth $6 million over 30 years remains unclaimed.
The odds of hitting the Set for Life top prize are 1 in 816,000, according to the Virginia Lottery. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are 1 in 3.7.
Virginia Lottery Win Also Has Local School Connection
Virginia Lottery profits are directed to K-12 public education across the Commonwealth. Hampton City received more than $25.5 million in Lottery funding for K-12 education during the last fiscal year.
Statewide, the Lottery raised more than $914 million for public K-12 education in Fiscal Year 2026. The agency said Lottery proceeds accounted for approximately 10% of Virginia’s total K-12 school budget.
The Virginia Lottery encourages responsible play. Anyone concerned about problem gambling can call or text the Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline at 888-532-3500, with assistance available around the clock.
How much did the Hampton woman win on the Set for Life ticket?
The top prize is worth $200,000 per year for 30 years, totaling $6 million. She chose the one-time cash option of $3,114,000 before taxes.
Where was the $6 million Virginia Lottery ticket sold?
The winning Set for Life ticket was purchased at Food Lion, 3855 Kecoughtan Road in Hampton.
Are there any $6 million Set for Life prizes still available?
Yes. The Virginia Lottery said this was the game’s second top-prize winner, leaving one unclaimed top prize worth $6 million over 30 years.
Sources: Virginia Lottery release; Virginia Lottery Set for Life game information; Virginia law governing anonymous Lottery claims.
