One lucky Northern Virginian could become $725 million richer Wednesday with a Powerball win. While we want you to be fiscally responsible, there are so many things you could buy, even after taxes or even if you take the $366.2 million cash option. Here’s a sampling.
Ferrari 812 GTS
$649,998
Ride in style with your lottery winnings in this deluxe vehicle. The Ferrari of Washington’s 812 GTS can hit a top speed of 211 mph. This convertible also comes with F1 traction control, dynamic electric power steering, and a magnetorheological suspension system. If you really love this car, you could buy a couple hundred more. They make great gifts, don’t they?
7020 Green Oak Dr., McLean
$50 million
With $725 million, you deserve to treat yourself to a home upgrade. This 30,000-square-foot mansion has just what you need, including two elevators, a panic room, beauty salon, and champagne room. Step up your entertainment game with the home’s rooftop putting green, bowling alley, rock climbing wall, and disco pub (every home needs one, right?). And, enjoy the home’s picturesque views of the Potomac River.
Viking World Voyage I
$79,995
Deciding how to spend $725 million is hard work. Take a break from all this deliberation on the Viking World Voyage I, a 180-day cruise that stops in 37 countries. Enjoy the scenic views of Kauai, sail through the Milford Sound, and marvel at the Colosseum. And, explore historic cities like Monte Carlo, Jeddah, and Dublin. Take the extended family. What’s $80,000 when you have this much?
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Airplane
$564 million
As a lottery winner, you are too good for coach seating and discount airline peanuts. Take to the skies in your very own private jet. This plane has 2,775 square feet of cabin space (more than many NoVA houses), and you can personalize its interior to your luxurious liking. So, if you want to line the headrests and pillows with cashmere like Kim Kardashian, go right ahead.
Meal at Minibar
$325
It’s only right for the diet of a multimillionaire to consist exclusively of Michelin-starred food. And that’s just what you’ll get at Minibar. At $325 per person, it is regarded as one of DC’s most expensive restaurants. That price may seem like nothing to you, so go ahead, eat there over and over again. Go often enough, maybe José Andrés will give you a discount. Of course, we’d also recommend trying all of Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Every Eras Tour ticket for all six nights at Wembley Stadium
Priceless for this Taylor Swift fan
In her song New Romantics, Taylor Swift says, “The best people in life are free.” But, Eras Tour tickets certainly aren’t. Except, you’re a multimillionaire now, so that doesn’t matter. With your winnings, you can buy each of the 90,000 seats at Wembley Stadium for all six nights Swift plays. (If you can’t, then there’s really a problem.) Enjoy these one-on-one concerts with Swift as she serenades you through each of her musical eras.
Four-year, in-state tuition at UVA for 4,547 students
In-State Tuition for Four Years for 2,000 Students
$159,420 per student
The Supreme Court may have struck down Joe Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program, but it can’t strike down your charitable giving. You can use your lottery winnings to donate four-year college tuition to 2,000 in-state UVA students who attend the College of Arts & Sciences. You’ll spend roughly $319 million, but remember, that gift of knowledge is the gift that keeps on giving.
Subscriptions to Northern Virginia Magazine
80,555,555 copies of Northern Virginia Magazine
$30 for 24 issues
Arguably the best-value purchase on this list, Northern Virginia Magazine provides you with a curated selection of articles on where to eat, shop, and play. Spend your leisure time flipping through the magazine and learning about all things NoVA. And, your contribution will go toward the magazine’s hardworking staff (including me, who is paid — believe it or not — to write this silly article.)
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