The lottery uses the remainder administrative costs. For more information on where the money goes click here. Anyone 18 years or older can play Virginia Lottery games. You can buy tickets from any authorized lottery retailers in accordance with Virginia Lottery rules. Winners can decide how to share a prize when they claim it.
Some restrictions do apply.
All prizes are subject to income taxes. The Virginia Lottery requires all jackpot winners to fill out and sign beneficiary designation forms. If a winner dies before receiving all annual payments, the Lottery will continue to pay the annual payments, as scheduled, to the winner's designated beneficiary or estate. The lottery recommends that all jackpot winners consult a tax expert for advice. Lotto Virginia and Big Game annual payments are for 26 years.