You've probably seen lottery tickets at the gas station or heard about huge jackpots, maybe even bought a few yourself. But how do these massive state-run games actually work, and what are your real chances of winning big?
State lotteries like Virginia's are trending because of their massive revenue and recent jackpot excitement.
The Virginia Lottery alone generated over $4.3 billion in sales in fiscal year 2023, contributing a record $867 million to K-12 public education.