The Virgin Islands Lottery is set to spread holiday cheer with its 88th Extraordinary Drawing (EX-88), “Have a Very Merry Christmas,” offering a grand prize of $500,000. The drawing, slated for Thursday, December 19, 2024, promises additional cash and bonus prizes to brighten the season for lucky winners.
Exciting Prizes Await Participants
Beyond the grand prize of half a million dollars, participants can compete for other substantial rewards, including $90,000 for second place, $70,000 for third, $50,000 for fourth, and $30,000 for fifth. Special bonus prizes include a 2024 Chevy Equinox, $3,000 in Christmas cash, and a YETI Cooler Bundle.
Tickets for the Extraordinary Drawing are available for $50 per full sheet and can be purchased through authorized dealers.
Promotional Events Across the Territory
To engage the community and build excitement, the VI Lottery has scheduled promotional events on all three islands ahead of the drawing:
- St. Croix: Wednesday, December 11, at the VI Lottery Office in Sunny Isle Shopping Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- St. John: Monday, December 16, at Cruz Bay Band Stand, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
- St. Thomas: Tuesday, December 17, at Emancipation Garden, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
These events aim to encourage participation and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to learn more about the upcoming drawing.
How to Access Results
The highly anticipated EX-88 drawing will take place on Thursday, December 19, at noon in St. Croix. The winning numbers will be announced shortly thereafter and shared across multiple platforms:
- Published on the VI Lottery’s website.
- Distributed to local media outlets.
- Posted on the VI Lottery’s social media channels.
- Available via text by signing up at winusvilottery.com/sms-text-messages.
- Accessible through the “Did I Win” feature on winusvilottery.com.
Encouraging Responsible Play
The Virgin Islands Lottery reminds customers that ticket purchasers must be 18 years or older. Participants are encouraged to play responsibly and enjoy the holiday excitement surrounding the 88th Extraordinary Drawing.
For more information, visit winusvilottery.com
