VA Lottery officials see record ticket sales Starr Anderson January 13, 2016 1 minute read It’s going to be a busy day for the Virginia Lottery and all of its sales outlets as people rush to buy tickets for tonight’s $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem delegate discusses General Assembly sessionNext: Roanoke County seeks public input on draft Explore Park concepts Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026