The Virginia Lottery is warning the public of scammers promoting a special international drawing for Mega Millions that is fake.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Lottery and the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling are urging adults to gift responsibly this holiday season, warning that giving lottery tickets to anyone under 18 can normalize gambling and increase the risk of addiction.

The Virginia Lottery and VCPG are reminding Virginians that it’s illegal and unsafe to give lottery tickets to anyone under 18.

DELTAVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Lottery announced that a $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket bought in Deltaville will expire soon. The ticket won $1 million during the November 22, 2024, drawing. Tickets expire 180 days after the drawing, meaning the ...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin receives the big check from Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones (right), accompanied by Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera (second from right) and Dr. Kim McKnight, director of the VCU Center for Teacher Leadership.

The Virginia Lottery released its report Monday on sports wagering activity for October 2025. Between October 1 and October 31, 2025, the Virginia Lottery reports Virginians wagered

The Virginia lottery player won twice in one month, lottery officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A Virginia lottery player won twice in one month, but her first prize of $5,000 was “just a warmup” for her next big win, lottery officials said.

Although this year’s official Giving Tuesday falls on Dec. 2, my hope is that those who are able will embrace its spirit by supporting the organizations they care about — through financial contributions, volunteering their time and practicing acts of kindness not just today, but throughout the season and all year long.