Crime & Safety
Woodbridge Woman Wins $273K From VA Lottery Online
A Woodbridge woman got an early holiday gift when she won $272,806 from the Virginia Lottery's online $crooge game.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A Woodbridge woman earned some extra Christmas cash when she won $272,806 from the Virginia Lottery's online "$crooge" game.
The woman, Cindy Red, told lottery officials that she does not have any big immediate plans for her winnings. She does plan to pay bills with her prize money.
The $crooge game features a progressive jackpot for online players. The odds of winning any prize in the game area 1 in 3.86.
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Profits from the Virginia Lottery are used to support the state's public schools. In fiscal year 2023, the Prince William County school system received $57.4 million from the Virginia Lottery.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, the Virginia Council on Problem Gaming provides resources to help. Their hotline can be reached at 1-888-532-3500.
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