Someone in Virginia Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize, But May Not Know It

The winning ticket was sold at a Giant Food store in Chantilly, and the winner has 180 days to claim the prize.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:07pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a blurred convenience store checkout counter, with indistinct shapes and colors representing lottery tickets, cash registers, and other retail elements, conveying a sense of mystery and anticipation around an unclaimed million-dollar prize.The mystery winner of a $1 million Virginia Lottery prize may be unaware of their life-changing windfall, hidden in the hazy glow of a convenience store checkout.Chantilly Today

A lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Giant Food store in Chantilly, Virginia, but the winner has not yet come forward to claim the prize. Virginia Lottery officials are urging the winner to sign the back of the ticket and contact the lottery to claim their winnings before the 180-day deadline expires.

Why it matters

Unclaimed lottery prizes are not uncommon, but a $1 million prize is a significant amount that could make a major difference in someone's life. The Virginia Lottery is making a public push to find the winner before the ticket expires in order to ensure the prize money gets to the rightful owner.

The details

The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the 'Bank a Million' game, but did not match the Bonus Ball number. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 3.8 million. Virginia Lottery officials say the winner should sign the back of the ticket to establish ownership before claiming the prize.

  • The winning ticket was sold on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The winner has 180 days from the drawing date to claim the $1 million prize.

The players

Virginia Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that oversees the 'Bank a Million' game and is responsible for awarding the $1 million prize to the rightful winner.

Giant Food

The grocery store chain where the winning $1 million lottery ticket was purchased in Chantilly, Virginia.

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What’s next

Virginia Lottery officials are urging the winner to come forward and claim the $1 million prize before the 180-day deadline expires.

The takeaway

This unclaimed $1 million lottery prize serves as a reminder for all players to carefully check their tickets and claim any winnings before the expiration date. It also highlights the importance of the Virginia Lottery's role in ensuring prize money reaches the rightful winners.