Marion woman claims $1 million Bank a Million prize after matching six winning numbers
Marion, Virginia – A woman from Marion is celebrating a life-changing stroke of luck after claiming a Virginia Lottery prize worth $1,000,000 after taxes. The winning ticket was for the January 17, 2026, Bank a Million drawing, and under state law, her identity will remain private.
Virginia law allows winners of prizes valued at $1 million or more to remain anonymous. Because the woman chose that option, lottery officials did not release her name, keeping the focus on the remarkable win rather than the individual behind it.
Winning Ticket Purchased Locally
The lucky ticket was purchased at Cargo Oil, located at 758 North Main Street in Marion. The winning numbers drawn that evening were 8-15-20-23-27-37, with a Bonus Ball number of 19. The Marion winner matched the first six numbers, making the Bonus Ball unnecessary for the top prize.
While the winner’s identity remains unknown, the retailer that sold the ticket will also benefit from the win. Stores that sell a $1 million winning ticket receive a $10,000 bonus from the Virginia Lottery, meaning Cargo Oil will receive a financial reward for selling the lucky ticket.
How Bank a Million Works
Bank a Million is played exclusively in Virginia, with drawings held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 p.m. The game’s top prizes — $1 million, $500,000, and $250,000 — are structured so winners receive the advertised amount after federal and state tax withholdings.
The odds of winning the top $1 million prize are 1 in 3.8 million, underscoring just how rare the Marion woman’s win truly is. Overall, the odds of winning any prize in the game stand at 1 in 18.3.
For the small Southwest Virginia town of Marion, the win has created quiet excitement and a sense of shared fortune. Though the winner remains anonymous, her ticket has already brought recognition and a bonus to a local business while reminding residents that extraordinary luck can arrive from an ordinary stop at a neighborhood store.
As the Virginia Lottery continues its twice-weekly drawings, players across the state will no doubt be watching closely — hoping the next winning numbers might change their lives just as dramatically.
