My Train Has Come In!”: Alexandria Woman Wins $582K
The Fourth of July fireworks weren’t quite done for one lucky Virginia Lottery player after she discovered her big Cash 5 with EZ Match jackpot win! Let’s dive into the details of Phyllis Pelham’s life-changing moment.
The Winning Numbers
It was just about midnight on July 4 when Phyllis Pelham decided to jump on the Virginia Lottery app and check out the latest winning numbers. While the fireworks were over for the holiday night, they started up again once the Alexandria woman saw the Cash 5 with EZ Match numbers for that night. The winning numbers for that July 4 drawing were 9, 10, 12, 18, and 21, and Pelham happened to match all five of the winning numbers to win the $582,983 jackpot! She told lottery officials, “My train has come into the station finally!”
Lucky Ticket Purchase
Pelham bought her winning ticket at Harris Teeter, located at 4641 Duke Street in Alexandria. After heading to the Virginia Lottery headquarters to claim her winnings, the lucky winner said she had no immediate plans for her windfall except to take care of her family.
More Cash 5 Winners
The Cash 5 winners keep going strong for the Virginia Lottery. Timothy Southers, a Bassett man, also experienced an exciting win. He matched all five of the winning numbers for the July 13 Cash 5 with EZ Match drawing to win the $215,000 jackpot. Southers purchased the jackpot-winning ticket at Stanley Mart, located at 1890 Fairystone Park Highway in Bassett. He used the Easy Pick option when buying his ticket, so the computer generated the winning numbers for him! After collecting his winnings, Southers said he plans on paying bills and taking care of his family.
One More Try, One Big Win
Brent Butler, a Woodbridge man, decided to give the online Banker’s Bonus game one more shot. His persistence paid off when he hit the jackpot, winning an impressive $2.2 million! Butler joked with lottery officials, “I can tell you my wife was more happy than me!” As a home contractor, Butler has no immediate plans for his winnings except to pay some bills. He quipped, “I might not go to work today.”
The Banker’s Bonus game is one of dozens of online instant games available on the Virginia Lottery app or website. It happens to be one of the Mega Money Jackpots games, which can be played in Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. The game features a progressive, growing jackpot.
As these lucky winners celebrate their newfound fortunes, the excitement of lottery wins continues to captivate us, turning everyday moments into extraordinary opportunities.
In this article, we celebrate the remarkable win of Phyllis Pelham in Virginia, explore other Cash 5 winners, and highlight the thrill of lottery victories. If you have any more lottery-related questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
