Lottery head says Va. could get Powerball by spring (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The director of the Virginia Lottery says she expects Powerball tickets to be available in the state by next spring. The operators of the multistate Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games have agreed in principle to join forces. That means the 12 Mega Millions states, including Virginia, will be able to sell Powerball tickets. The 33 Powerball states also will offer Mega Millions.