Welcome to the West Virginia Lottery’s Media Center. In this section of the website, you will find news content and background information about Lottery winners, gamers, promotions, and special events, as well as general agency announcements. We thank you for your interest in the West Virginia Lottery and hope you find this information helpful.
Latest News
04-03-2020 Mega Millions to Adjust Starting Jackpot Amount, Eliminate Minimum Jackpot Increases
The Mega Millions Consortium has adjusted the game’s starting jackpot and will determine the amounts of subsequent starting jackpots and jackpot increases on a drawing-by-drawing basis. The changes are in direct response to slowing sales during the current global pandemic. The advertised Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, April 3, is a guaranteed $121 million. If the jackpot is won that evening, it will reset to a guaranteed $20 million for the next drawing on April 7. If there is no… View Article
04-02-2020 Update: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot
03-24-2020 Lottery Validations Office to Close on March 25; Mail in Claims Will be Processed
03-18-2020 Governor Issues Executive Order Closing Casinos and Limited Video Lottery Establishments
