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Loudoun Man Wins $215K From VA Lottery's VIP Ultra Game
An electrician from Round Hill won more than $215,000 last month from the Virginia Lottery's VIP Ultra game.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — An electrician from Round Hill won $215,809 last month when he secured the jackpot in the Virginia Lottery's VIP Ultra game.
The winner, Justin Viverette, told lottery officials that he plans to speak to a financial advisor and use his winnings to eliminate any debt.
The online VIP Ultra game features a progressive jackpot. Players can enter for as little $0.60 for 12 plays, with different odds.
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Viverette was playing the game when he decided to use 25 plays as he ate his lunch. When he looked up, he learned that he had won.
"I was shocked,” Viverette told Lottery officials. “I didn’t know how to feel. I was shaking a little bit."
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The odds of winning any prize in the VIP Ultra game are 1 in 2.54. On July 13, the progressive jackpot was worth $39,173.
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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