Roanoke Resident Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Roanoke Resident Strikes Gold with Million-Dollar Lottery Scratch-OffRoanoke Resident Strikes Gold with Million-Dollar Lottery Scratch-Off In a moment that will forever change her life, a Roanoke resident has claimed a staggering $1 million prize after purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is a local woman who purchased the winning ticket at a convenience store in the city. According to lottery officials, the woman purchased a $5 scratch-off game called “Extreme Cash.” After scratching off the silver panels, she revealed three matching symbols, indicating a prize of $1 million. At first, she couldn’t believe her eyes. “I checked the ticket over and over again,” said the winner. “I couldn’t believe it was real. I just kept saying to myself, ‘Oh my God, this can’t be happening.'” The winner has not yet decided how she will spend her newfound fortune. However, she expressed excitement about the possibilities it will open up for her and her family. “This money will change our lives forever,” she said. The lottery scratch-off game has been a popular choice among Virginia players since its launch in 2021. With a top prize of $1 million, it has produced several big winners in the state. “We are thrilled that we have had another lucky winner in Roanoke,” said a lottery spokesperson. “We hope this win inspires others to play and dream.” The Roanoke resident’s $1 million win is the second major lottery prize claimed in the city in recent months. In September, a different resident won a $500,000 prize from the state’s Mega Millions game. The lottery benefits education in Virginia. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold goes towards K-12 public schools and colleges and universities in the Commonwealth.