King George, Virginia – A moment of disbelief turned into joy for Robert Washington and his wife when they discovered he had won $100,000 in the November 6 Powerball drawing. Describing the surreal moment, his wife recalled, “I thought something was wrong with him because his mouth was open, but no words were coming out!”
Washington, a resident of King George, matched four of the first five numbers and the Powerball number. Normally, this combination wins $50,000. However, because he opted for Power Play®—an additional $1 investment—his prize was doubled to an impressive $100,000.
Ticket Purchased Online
What made the win even more convenient was that Washington purchased his ticket through the Virginia Lottery’s mobile app. This platform allows players to participate in games like Powerball and other draws online, as well as access exclusive instant games available only on the app.
The winning numbers for the November 6 drawing were 12-17-37-58-62, with the Powerball number 4.
Plans for the Winnings
While thrilled with the win, Washington and his wife have no extravagant plans for their prize. Instead, they intend to use the money to pay bills, focusing on practical financial needs.
A Game of Big Odds
Powerball drawings take place at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The odds of winning the grand jackpot by matching all six numbers are 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 25.
For more information, visit the official Virginia Lottery or Powerball website. As Robert Washington’s story shows, a small extra investment can lead to a life-changing win.
