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My password is not being accepted when I try to log in. What's wrong?
Most likely, you have not yet registered your e-mail address. If this is your first time entering over the Internet, you must register before you can log-in. Click here to register.
I forgot my password. What should I do?
Click here to have your password e-mailed to you. Enter your e-mail address and click "GO". Your password will only be sent to the e-mail address used during registration.
My personal information that I submitted when I registered has changed. How do I update the information?

Click here to log in with your e-mail address and password. After logging in, click the "To edit your information, click here" link to make the changes. Once complete, click the "UPDATE" button to save your changes.

I am not able to play the game demos. When I click on "ENTER CONTEST," I am transferred back to the login page. Why is this happening?

To enter a Virginia Lottery Sweepstakes drawing (on the Internet) you must first be registered. To register, click here and complete the necessary information.

Some firewalls or security settings may prevent you from entering tickets for a second-chance drawing. If you continue to have difficulty, you may want to consult with your Network Administrator or Internet Provider, or check your personal firewall settings.

May I enter a drawing more than once?
Yes. You may enter a drawing as many as 3 times, using a different game demo for each entry. However, a player is only eligible to win one (1) prize per drawing.
I can't remember whether I have completed a game demo to eligible for a drawing. How can I see which drawings I have entered?
Each time you complete a game demo, a record of the entry appears on your Enter Contest page. All of your entries are in that list so you may verify that you are eligible for the next drawing.
Do I need to be a Virginia resident to enter in the It Pays To Play Sweepstakes?
No. There are no restrictions for out-of-state players. Anyone who is eligible to purchase Virginia Lottery tickets is eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes.
How do I find out if I have been selected as a winner?

An unofficial list of winners will be posted to the website shortly after each drawing. Winners become official once their age and identification have been verified. The verification process includes confirming that a winner is at least 18 years of age and has won a prize only once for that drawing. To qualify as an official winner, documentation must be completed and returned to the Lottery.

I submitted several entries to the drawing. Why didn't I win a prize?

It's the luck of the random drawing that determines who wins and who doesn't. The Virginia Lottery could receive 200,000 or more entries for the drawing, so your chance of winning still requires a little luck.

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