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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026