Virginia Lottery player chooses lump sum after matching five numbers in Cash4Life drawing
Leesburg, Virginia – Brian Brurok of Leesburg recently found himself facing a life-changing decision after hitting a major prize in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash4Life game. The lucky winner matched the first five numbers in the March 23 drawing, which gave him the choice between receiving $1,000 per week for the rest of his life or a one-time cash payment of $1 million before taxes.
After some thought, Brurok opted for the lump sum payout. His winning ticket, purchased online through the Virginia Lottery’s mobile app, was selected using Easy Pick, meaning the numbers were chosen at random by the system. The winning numbers for that night’s draw were 2-8-22-40-54, and the Cash Ball number was 2.
From Random Pick to Major Prize
A software engineer by profession, Mr. Brurok said he plans to use his winnings to care for his family. His good fortune came not from a store counter, but from the convenience of his smartphone, highlighting the growing popularity of online play.
Game Details and Growing Appeal
Cash4Life is available in ten states, including Virginia. The game offers two major prize tiers — a top prize of $1,000 per day for life, and a second prize of $1,000 per week for life. Drawings are held nightly at 9 p.m., and each ticket costs just $2. The odds of winning the top prize stand at 1 in 21.8 million.
With the option to play online and a growing variety of instant and drawing games, the Virginia Lottery continues to offer exciting opportunities for players across the state. For Mr. Brurok, one simple ticket turned into a million-dollar moment.
