Virginia couple stunned after scratching into $1M lottery win

Virginia couple scores $1M scratch-off win after buying ticket in Falls Church Falls Church, VA — A routine stop at a local market turned into a $1M surprise after a Northern Virginia couple scratched their ticket and realized they had hit the top prize. The anonymous woman and her husband purchased a Winners Club scratch-off at Bailey’s Market & Carry Out on Leesburg Pike. While checking the ticket together, she noticed a matching number tied to the top prize. Virginia Lottery officials said the winner chose the one-time cash option of $476,000 before taxes instead of the full annuity paid over 30 years. The Winners Club game features prizes ranging from $30 up to $1M. This marks the first top prize claimed in the game, leaving two remaining. The couple said the winnings will go toward bills, a family vacation, a vehicle for their son, and savings. Under Virginia law, winners of $1M or more can remain anonymous. Key Points