In an unexpected stroke of luck, Marie Edwards, a resident of Stafford County, Virginia, struck gold by winning $1 million with a fortuitous lottery ticket purchase at a local CVS pharmacy.
The serendipitous event unfolded as Marie Edwards, while picking up a prescription, decided to try her luck with a $10 “$1 Million Spectacular” ticket from the Virginia Lottery
Ecstatic about her windfall, Marie Edwards shared her disbelief and excitement with Virginia Lottery officials when she claimed her prize on November 2. Faced with the decision of receiving the $1 million windfall in 30 annual installments or opting for a one-time cash payment of $571,000 before taxes, Marie Edwards carefully weighed her options before ultimately choosing the latter. “It’s something you always hope will happen, but you don’t think will happen,” she expressed to the Virginia Lottery officials.
The “$1 Million Spectacular” game, offered by the Virginia Lottery, boasts a range of prizes from $10 to $1,000,000
Marie Edwards joins the ranks of two other top prize winners in the game, leaving one more grand prize unclaimed. While the likelihood of winning any prize in the game is relatively high, with a 1 in 3.93 chance, clinching the top prize remains a rarity, with odds of just 1 in 1,224,000.
For those feeling inspired by Marie Edwards’ fortunate turn of events, tickets for the “$1 Million Spectacular” game are available at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Additionally, lottery enthusiasts can explore online options through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in select U.S. states, making the thrill of the game accessible through a convenient mobile app or home computer.
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