HENRICO, VA — Keith Girard of Henrico County turned a relaxing evening into a life-changing moment after winning $1,512,806 playing the Virginia Lottery’s online game, Marvelous Money: Paradise Payout.
Girard, who works in finance, was at home playing online games on the Virginia Lottery app when he hit the jackpot. The win left him stunned, and his first reaction was to text his daughter, who could hardly believe the news. Girard said his immediate plan for the winnings is to pay bills, with no other major purchases planned yet.
The Marvelous Money: Paradise Payout game is one of many online instant games available on the Virginia Lottery’s website and mobile app. The jackpot grows as more players join, and the odds of winning any prize in this game are 1 in 3.72.
Virginia Lottery profits benefit K-12 education statewide, with Henrico County alone receiving over $37 million in Lottery funds last fiscal year. In Fiscal Year 2024, the Lottery contributed more than $934 million to K-12 education, comprising about 10% of the state’s education budget.
Girard’s win highlights the popularity and excitement of Virginia Lottery’s online games, which offer big prizes and support schools across the state.