Two separate convenience stores located in Allegheny County sold top-prize winning Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets worth a combined $8.25 million, state lottery officials announced on September 30, 2026.
The first major winner came from a $20 scratch-off ticket for the “500,000 a Year for Life” game. It was purchased at the Kesari BP gas station on East Warrington Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood. This ticket gives the winner a choice: they can claim $500,000 annually for life, or take a one-time lump-sum cash payout of $7.25 million, minus applicable taxes.
For selling this multi-million dollar winning ticket, the BP gas station will receive a $10,000 bonus from the state lottery.
Second Winning Ticket Sold in Bellevue
A second substantial win was recorded at Bellevue Tobacco & News on Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue, Pennsylvania. That location sold a winning ticket for the “Game Show Experience” scratch-off game, which awarded a top jackpot prize of $1 million.
The “Game Show Experience” is a $30 scratch-off game. Following the sale, the Bellevue retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus commission.
Important Reminders for Pennsylvania Lottery Players
The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds all players of critical claim procedures and deadlines:
- Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game’s official end-sale date, which is posted at palottery.com.
- Winners should sign the back of their tickets immediately and keep them secure before contacting lottery officials.
- Both winning retailers will receive their bonus checks once the tickets are validated and claims are processed by the state.
Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off Odds and Payouts
Scratch-off games generate vital revenue for the Pennsylvania Lottery, which uses its proceeds to benefit older residents. Games like “500,000 a Year for Life” and “Game Show Experience” feature tiered prize structures with varying odds.
Winners of large prizes must claim their winnings at designated lottery regional offices or through headquarters in Middletown. State and federal taxes are automatically withheld from prizes over $5,000, which accounts for the difference between face value jackpots and net cash payouts.
