Three Pennsylvania Lottery retailers spanning Allegheny, Beaver, and Lehigh counties have sold major winning tickets totaling more than $9.6 million, according to announcements from state lottery officials. The lucrative sales feature a massive $7.5 million top prize, a $1.1 million jackpot, and a $1 million scratch-off victory.
Major Wins Across Beaver and Lehigh Counties
A top-prize winning ticket for the high-stakes “$500,000 a Year for Life” scratch-off game was purchased at the Speedway store located on 5th Street in New Brighton, Beaver County. The $20 ticket gives the winner a choice between an annuity paying $500,000 annually or a lump-sum cash payout of $7.25 million before applicable taxes. As a reward for selling the ticket, the retail location will earn a $10,000 bonus payment from the state.
Meanwhile, in Lehigh County, the Deli-Mart situated at 4225 Tilghman Street in South Whitehall Township sold a Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $1.1 million. The ticket matched all six winning numbers drawn during Saturday’s drawing. Lottery representatives confirmed that this store will also receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
Pennsylvania Lottery Prizes and Retailer Bonuses
The Pennsylvania Lottery benefits local businesses through its retailer bonus structure, which rewards stores for selling major winning tickets. Retailers that sell tickets winning prizes of $1 million or more receive financial bonuses, providing a direct economic boost to small businesses across the commonwealth.
Key Details of Recent PA Lottery Wins
- Total Value Sold: Over $9.6 million across multiple counties.
- Beaver County: Speedway store on 5th Street in New Brighton sold a $500,000 a Year for Life top-prize ticket ($7.25 million cash option).
- Lehigh County: Deli-Mart on Tilghman Street in South Whitehall Township sold a $1.1 million Match 6 Lotto ticket.
- Retailer Incentives: Participating stores earn a $10,000 bonus for selling top-tier winning tickets.
State lottery officials remind players to sign the back of their tickets immediately and check their numbers carefully. Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game’s official end-sale date, which is posted on the official Pennsylvania Lottery website at palottery.com. Winners of major jackpot prizes are encouraged to sign their tickets, keep them in a secure location, and contact lottery headquarters to schedule an appointment to claim their prize.
