Lucky ticket sold in Carrollton brings one million dollar Powerball win to Virginia player
Carrollton, Virginia – A lucky Powerball player in Virginia has claimed a massive $1 million prize from the August 27, 2025, drawing — but the identity of the winner will remain a mystery. According to the Virginia Lottery, the individual elected to remain anonymous, as permitted by state law for prizes of $1 million or more.
The winning ticket, a five-play Easy Pick, was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 13511 Carrollton Boulevard in Carrollton. It matched the first five numbers drawn — 9, 12, 22, 41, and 61 — but missed the Powerball number, which was 25. Despite not securing the jackpot, the ticket still brought home the substantial second-tier prize of $1,000,000.
Under Virginia law, any winner of $1 million or more has the legal right to claim their prize without making their identity public. This allows players to protect their privacy, especially when securing a life-changing amount of money.
The 7-Eleven store where the winning ticket was sold didn’t walk away empty-handed either. Retailers that sell a $1 million winning ticket receive a $10,000 bonus, giving both the player and the business something to celebrate.
Powerball drawings take place three times a week — every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Players have the chance to win various prize levels depending on how many numbers they match. The odds of matching all six numbers and hitting the jackpot are a staggering 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 25.
This win adds to the excitement that continues to build around the Powerball game, especially as jackpots climb into the hundreds of millions. While the winner in this case chose to stay out of the spotlight, their million-dollar success is sure to inspire others to try their luck.
