Virginia Woman Finds Forgotten Lottery Ticket, Wins $100K

While cleaning her Virginia home, Alfreda Hawkins stumbled upon a box of forgotten lottery tickets—and one turned out to be a massive winner.

Lottery officials said Hawkins scratched a $100,000 Extreme Cash ticket she had bought in Richmond. “I almost passed out!” she recalled, describing the moment she realized she had won. “It was amazing!”

Even more thrilling? Hawkins was the final top-prize winner for that scratcher game, which means the Extreme Cash game has now officially ended.

As for what she’ll do with her windfall, Hawkins hasn’t decided yet.

While many people can enjoy a little gambling responsibly, it’s important to remember that for some, it can become an addiction with serious consequences. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.