A member of the United States Navy has secured a staggering $1.8 million (£1.4 million) windfall after winning the highest online lottery yet to be recorded. Byron Bundoc, a Virginia resident, won this incredible prize in the online instant games Jackpot Spectacular on August 10 after purchasing the ticket impulsively. Bryan's screen flashed with an amazing notice as the virtual reels continued to spin: he had won an immediate reward for a staggering $1,817,588 (£1.4m). Bryon, who described the victory as "surreal," wasted no time in informing his closest relatives of the good news. You're not going to believe this, I told my brother over the phone, he remembered.