How to Play Bank A Million
You start playing Virginia Bank a Million by picking six different numbers from 1 to 40. You have to do this for each play, but you choose how many plays you want. Your total play must be a minimum of $2 but you can decide how you want to split this up.
Draws take place at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday and Saturday night. Below is a full step-by-step guide on how to play Bank a Million.
Pick Your Numbers
For one play you have to pick six different numbers between 1 and 40. If you want to take the hassle out of deciding your numbers then our helpful Number Generator can do this for you, or you can get an Easy Pick.
There is also a Bonus Ball that is drawn at the end of each draw, but you do not have to pick this. It is simply a bonus that is drawn for you so you can get even more chances to win a prize. One play will cost $2 but you can decide how you split this up.
Choose Your Wager
If you want the chance to win $1 million then you can do one $2 play for one opportunity to hit the jackpot. You can also double your chances to win a prize by playing two $1 plays, giving you two chances to win $500,000. Quadruple your chances with four 50-cent plays – this will give you four chances to win $250,000. Each play requires its own set of six numbers.
Decide How Many Draws
You can take advantage of the Multi-Draw option to let you play up to 26 consecutive drawings. This is a great way to ensure that you never miss out on a draw and don’t have to keep visiting a store every few days. There is also an option to play a ‘Future Draw’ if you wish to play a specific draw without having to enter every single one in the meantime.
Purchasing a Ticket
You can buy a ticket online or at a lottery retailer in Virginia. You will have to buy a ticket before 10:45 PM ET on the day of a draw so don’t forget to take part in time. Make sure to keep your ticket safe as you will need this as proof of your win.
How to Win
In Bank a Million you win the jackpot by matching all six main numbers. You win more the more you wager. A $2 wager will win you the highest prize if you manage to match all the drawn numbers.
The Bonus Ball is a seventh ball automatically drawn by the lottery to give you a higher chance of winning. You can find more information about how much you can win in Bank a Million through our Odds and Prizes page.