Dumfries has a new millionaire.
James Marsden is a Virginia Lottery winner.
The Dumfries resident purchased a Bank a Million ticket from Minnieville Shell, 13890 Noblewood Plaza in Dale City.
With important dates in mind, he chose 9-18-23-31-33-40 – numbers that matched those drawn on August 22. Eight was the Bonus Ball number.
Marsden received $1 million after taxes.
Bank a Million players have a 1 in 18.3 possibility of winning a prize, which can range from $4 to $1 million. Their chances of winning $1 million are 1 in 3.8 million.
The drawings take place at 11 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.