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In order to play the Virginia State Lottery you must be atleast 18 years old. | | | |
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On-line games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Win For Life, Cash 5, Pick 4 and Pick 3) must be claimed within 180 after the date of the drawing. For Scratch Tickets winnings have 180 days from the official end of the game to claim a prize. | | | |
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No, the Virginia state releases the winner's name, hometown and prize amount as public recards. Winners also agree to allow their photo to be used for reasonable publicity. | | | |
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All Virginia winnings are subject to income tax. For prizes that are over $5,000 the lottery will withhold 25% for federal tax and 4% for state taxes. All prizes that are over $600 the lottery will issue a federal W2-G form to the winner. | | | |
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Tickets with prize amounts of $600 or less may be claimed at any Virginia Lottery retailer. Tickets with prizes greater than $600 must be claimed at one of the five Virginia's Lottery retailer offices. If your prize is $1,000,000 or more you should call the Virginia Lottery office to make an appointment to claim your prize. | | | |
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If you are claiming a prize of $600 or more at a Lottery regional office you must bring your ticket along. If you have won a jackpot prize you must have with you photo identification as well as proof of your social security number . | | | |
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