Annandale Store Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket

Retired electrician claims Powerball prize after month-long delay

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A retired electrician has won $1 million from a Powerball ticket purchased at the Express 1 Food Mart in Annandale, Virginia. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the ticket on December 13 and took a month to realize he had the winning numbers.

Why it matters

Lottery wins of this magnitude are rare, and the anonymity of the winner highlights the privacy protections afforded to large prize winners in Virginia. The sale of the winning ticket also provides a financial boost to the local retailer.

The details

The winning Powerball ticket matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball number. The Express 1 Food Mart will receive a $10,000 bonus from the Virginia Lottery for selling the $1 million ticket. The winner had the option to take the cash payout or annual payments over 30 years, but the details of how he chose to receive the prize have not been disclosed.

  • The winning Powerball ticket was purchased on December 13, 2025.
  • The winner claimed the $1 million prize on January 24, 2026.

The players

Express 1 Food Mart

The Annandale, Virginia convenience store that sold the $1 million winning Powerball ticket.

Virginia Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that oversees Powerball and other lottery games in Virginia, and awards bonuses to retailers that sell winning tickets.

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What they’re saying

“I'm still in shock!”

— Powerball Winner (Virginia Lottery)

What’s next

The Virginia Lottery will continue to monitor the impact of the $1 million prize on the local community and retailer.

The takeaway

This Powerball win highlights the life-changing potential of lottery prizes, as well as the important role that local retailers play in facilitating these wins and supporting education funding through lottery proceeds.