Virginia Lottery Results Today: Winning Numbers, Jackpot Updates & How to Claim Your Prize

Excitement across the Commonwealth is soaring as the Virginia Lottery confirms four $50,000 winners from Wednesday’s Powerball draw and prepares for Saturday’s record-shattering $1.8 billion jackpot. All eyes are now on tonight’s numbers—and on Virginia’s convenience stores—as players snap up tickets in hopes of turning pocket change into life-changing money. A quartet of $50,000 wins According to Virginia Lottery officials, the lucky tickets were sold at: • Elk Creek Country Store, 5224 Kentucky Springs Rd., Bumpass • Stop In Food Store, 856 Burks Hill Rd., Bedford • Wawa, 9471 Liberia Ave., Manassas • Tiger Market, 2799 Darbytown Rd., Henrico Each ticket matched four white balls plus the red Powerball—good for $50,000 apiece. Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes at a Virginia Lottery Customer Service Center. Why Saturday’s draw matters The September 6 Powerball jackpot stands at an estimated $1.8 billion with a cash option of roughly $850 million—the second-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Ticket sales will remain open in Virginia until 9:45 p.m. ET, 15 minutes before the drawing. Latest winning numbers For players checking tickets from previous draws: • Powerball (Sept 4): 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62; Powerball 17 • Pick 3 Day (Sept 6): 4 – 7 – 4; Fireball 8 How ticket sales help Virginia schools In fiscal year 2025, the Virginia Lottery generated $5.7 billion in sales and transferred $901 million to K-12 public education—about 10 percent of the state’s overall school budget. Every Powerball or Pick 3 purchase supports programs such as early literacy, school construction, and teacher training. Odds, tips, and responsible play • Odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million • Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9 • Players may improve non-jackpot odds by adding Power Play ($1 extra) or Double Play ($1 extra) where available. Remember: lottery games are entertainment. The Virginia Lottery’s voluntary self-exclusion program and the 24/7 Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline (888-532-3500) are available for anyone who needs help. How to check results tonight Powerball numbers post at approximately 11:00 p.m. ET. Players can: 1. Watch the live drawing on WRIC-TV 8 in Richmond and WAVY-TV 10 in Hampton Roads. 2. Use the official Virginia Lottery app for scanning tickets. 3. Visit VALottery.com/winning-numbers for real-time updates. Next steps for winners Jackpot winners must claim in person at Lottery headquarters in Richmond. For prizes of $600–$1 million, players may claim at Customer Service Centers or by mail. Winners should sign the back of the ticket immediately, keep it in a secure place, and consider consulting a financial advisor before going public. With enormous stakes, strong education funding, and four new $50,000 stories to celebrate, Virginia’s Powerball frenzy is peaking. If luck lands in the Commonwealth again tonight, history—and perhaps the largest payout Virginia has ever seen—could be made.