Virginia Lottery Official App - Lottery games & ticket checking

Utilize the official Virginia Lottery application to enjoy your preferred online instant games, view the most recent jackpot figures, verify winning numbers, participate in eXTRA Chances, and much more – all accessible from your mobile device anywhere within Virginia! Simply scan any draw-game ticket or Scratcher to instantly determine if it’s a winner, and discover our latest Scratchers as soon as they are launched. Either create or access your Virginia Lottery account to keep track of your favorite numbers, or use the scan feature to enter eXTRA Chances or other second-chance promotions. Choose your numbers to generate a digital playslip, and locate nearby Virginia Lottery retailers where you can buy your tickets.

FAQ

I received a phone call or email from someone claiming to be from Mega Millions who said I won a big prize. Now they want me to send them money. Is this a scam?

There are a lot of scams in which criminals try to convince you that you won a non-existent "prize" and that you can claim it by sending them a "fee" or "taxes." It's only after you've sent them your money that you discover it was a fraud. These scammers are often located overseas, which means it's extremely unlikely you'll ever recover your money. They can be smooth, convincing and very persistent. They often prey on the elderly. Here are some tips on how to avoid being a victim. Remember: If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is!

Can a group of people share a prize?

In most instances, yes. You'll want to check the specific rules for each game. All winners don't necessarily have to be present to claim winnings. However, we would need a photo I.D. and documented proof of Social Security number for any person who would be receiving money. If someone can't make it to claim the prize, we would mail that person's winnings since we can't give another player someone else's prize. If your group wins a jackpot prize, we would require all group members fill out a beneficiary form.

Basically, our advice would be this: have an agreement in place, signed by all of your members, that details how you will split any wins (i.e. equally, some more than others, annual payout vs. cash option, etc.). You could even have the agreement notarized if you choose. If your group should win a large sum, hopefully you will already have some of those tough decisions made!

One important thing to remember is that if your group wins a prize with both a cash option AND an annuity option, all group members must agree on one option. In other words, we can't give some group members the annuity option and others the cash option. Consensus is a beautiful thing!

Can I remain anonymous when I claim my lottery winnings?

As of July 1, 2025, a new law in Virginia allows winners of prizes $1 million and above to claim that prize anonymously, unless the winner agrees in writing for the Lottery to release their name and hometown. The amount of the prize and the store where the ticket was bought will still be publicized, but the winner's name and hometown won't be released by the Lottery.

For prizes of less than $1 million, winner names remain public record, which means your name, hometown, prize amount, date of win and where you bought the ticket are all public record. Remember, with large top- or unusual-prize wins, you will be enjoying a truly fun and unique experience and, of course, people like to see real people winning. We often post news releases and photos to our website (these may be picked up by media) and we post to our social media channels so be on the lookout for lots of comments of congratulations!

By the way, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act allows the Lottery not to release a player's home address, phone number and Social Security number - and we don't.