Woman thinks lottery hacked before realizing $422k win
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Woman thinks lottery hacked before realizing $422K win

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March 18, 2026
‘Lottery hacked’ shock turns into $422K jackpot win for Virginia woman

CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia woman thought something was seriously wrong when she saw her lottery notification — until she realized it was a life-changing jackpot.

Karla Williams initially believed the system had been compromised after learning she had won a $422,088 Cash 5 with EZ Match jackpot in the March 4 drawing.

After double-checking the numbers on another site, the Culpeper County resident quickly realized the win was real.

The winning numbers were 9, 15, 27, 31 and 33 — a combination she chose using meaningful family dates.

The ticket was purchased online through the Virginia Lottery.

Cash 5 with EZ Match jackpots start at $200,000, with odds of 1 in 1,221,759 to match all five numbers.

Williams, who is retired, plans to use the money to help her family and cover bills.

Key Points

  • Virginia woman wins $422,088 Cash 5 jackpot
  • Initially thought lottery system was hacked
  • Winning numbers based on family dates

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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