Fredericksburg woman wins over $250,000 while playing Bison Stampede online game
Fredericksburg, Virginia – A routine moment turned into a life-changing surprise for Ann Parks of Fredericksburg, who won a whopping $254,833 jackpot playing the Virginia Lottery’s online game Bison Stampede.
Parks, who works as a custodial supervisor, said she was by herself when she decided to try her luck with one of her favorite online games. To her shock, her screen lit up with the news that she had hit the jackpot.
“I didn’t know what to do!” Ms. Parks recalled in disbelief when speaking with Virginia Lottery officials. She immediately questioned the reality of the win, thinking, “Did I really win this money?”
After the initial shock wore off, Parks knew exactly what she would do next—retire. With her unexpected winnings, she plans to step back from her job and enjoy a new chapter of life.
Popular Online Game Brings In Big Wins
Bison Stampede is just one of many online instant games offered by the Virginia Lottery, available both through the official mobile app and online at valottery.com. The game features a progressive jackpot that increases as more players join in. The odds of winning any prize in Bison Stampede are 1 in 3.59, making it one of the more engaging online options for players looking for a thrill.
The Virginia Lottery offers a wide variety of digital and in-person games. In addition to instant online games like Bison Stampede, players can also purchase popular draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Cash 5 with EZ Match. All players must be at least 18 years old and physically located in Virginia to participate.
Parks’ big win serves as a reminder that a moment of play can turn into a major payoff—and for her, it means the chance to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
