Virginia (VA) Lottery Results

Commonly Asked Questions by Virginia Lottery Players

At Lotto Edge, we frequently talk to lottery players and are always researching commonly ask questions around the web. We compiled a list of the frequently asked questions that VA Lottery players are asking.

If you have a question that we haven’t covered, we will try to answer it for you. Drop us a line, we’re happy to help.

• When does the Virginia Lottery post draw results?

  The VA Lottery posts winning results immediately after each drawing. Our lottery results, while unofficial, are posted soon after each drawing as well.

• Can I play the Virginia Lottery online?

  Yes. You’ll be happy to know that you can buy tickets for your favorite draw games online. Visit the official VA Lottery website to register.

• Can I use a debit or credit card to buy Virginia Lottery tickets?

  You can purchase Virginia Lottery games with cash, debit, and pre-paid gift cards (like Visa & MasterCard). However, by law, you may not purchase games using a credit card.

  You should check with your lottery retailer about debit as some stores have policies that do not allow debit for lottery games.

• How long do I have to collect a prize?

  Scratcher prizes can be claimed up to 180 days after the end of the game.

  Draw game prizes can be claimed up to 180 after the drawing that the ticket was purchased for. Print n Play tickets also expire 180 days from the draw date.

• How old do I have to be to play the lottery in the state of Virginia?

  If you’re 18 or older, you can play the lottery in the state of Virginia!

• Where can I buy Virginia Lottery tickets?

  There are over 5,000 lottery retailers selling tickets across Virginia. Players can also purchase tickets online at VA Lottery website.

• How can I claim a winning VA Lottery ticket?

  Prize claims under $600 can be claimed at a VA lottery retailer, regional claim center, Lottery Headquarters or by mail.

  Prizes above $600 can be claimed at a Virginia Lottery customer service center.

  For a current list of Claim Center locations, hours and claim forms, visit the VALottery Claims Page.

  Online prizes of $100 and less will be credited to your account automatically. Prizes greater than $100 must have an online claim form filed in order to claim your prize.

• Can winners remain anonymous?

  Sometimes. Prizes greater than $10 million can be claimed anonymously if the winner wishes. The amount of the prize and the store where the ticket was bought will still be made public, but the winner’s information won’t be released by the lottery.

  For prizes of $10 million and less, all prize winners are public record. That means when you win, it’s not a secret! Your name, city, prize amount, date of win and where you bought the ticket are all public record.

• Does the VA Lottery have an App?

  Yes. The VA lottery app includes MyGameRoom which is a hub for playing Virginia Lottery online. After creating an account, you can purchase games, save your favorite numbers, and enter promotions.

• What are the 3 digit codes on scratcher tickets?

  These 3 digit codes are also known as validation codes. The 3 digit codes were used by retailers for sight validations prior to computers doing the validation. You can read more about the secret VA Lottery Scratcher Codes on our blog.

• Where can I see a list of VA Lottery winners?

  The Virginia Lottery posts recent winners including scratcher, online and draw games winners. You can find the latest list of winners at the VA Lottery Winners Page.

• What other lottery games does Virginia offer?

  The Virginia Lottery also offers online instant games, keno, New Year’s Raffle and Print’n Play games. Keep up with the latest keno results on the official VA Lottery Keno Page.

• Where can I find Virginia Lottery Drawing Predictions?

  Anyone or any website offering to sell you drawing game predictions should be viewed with skepticism. Drawing games are random ball drawings where the previous draws have no impact on future drawings.

• How Can I watch the Live VA Lottery Drawings?

  You can view the draw live on the VALottery website by visiting the home page right before the drawing starts and clicking on the draw countdown at the top.

• Where can I find past Virginia lottery drawing results?

  Past drawing results are available from the Virginia Lottery. Visit valottery.com, click on “Games” and then the game you are interested (e.g. Powerball). On the game page you can check your numbers against prior drawings or view past drawing results.

• Are there any VA lottery strategies that can help me?

  Check out our best VA Lottery scratcher rankings and find a ranking that fits your playing style.

  All our rankings are based on actual odds information and provide you a daily updated list of the best scratch off games to play.