MIDDLETOWN, PA — In a month that brought holiday cheer and a welcome windfall, Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off winners claimed an impressive $195,901,305 in prizes during December. Among the fortunate recipients were two players from Allegheny and York counties who each bagged top prizes worth a staggering $500,000.
The winning tickets were sold at Weis Markets on Carlisle Street in Hanover, York County, and BP Carnegie on East Main Street in Carnegie, Allegheny County. In recognition of their part in this exciting payout, both retailers received a $500 bonus.
The festive season saw other big winners across Pennsylvania, with three players claiming prizes of $100,000. While these high-profile wins have captured attention, many more players enjoyed smaller victories, claiming prizes of less than $1,000.
The Pennsylvania Lottery’s scratch-off games currently offer an enticing range of prizes, from free tickets to a life-changing $5 million. Players are encouraged to check tickets promptly and claim winnings immediately as prizes expire one year from a Scratch-Off game’s end-sale date.
Despite the thrill of potential winnings, the Pennsylvania Lottery urges players to understand the rules, remaining prizes, and specific chances of winning before playing any game. This information is readily available on the lottery’s official website, palottery.com.
Adding an element of suspense to the game, scratch-offs are distributed at random. This means neither the Pennsylvania Lottery nor its retailers know where the winning tickets will be sold, learning only once a prize has been claimed.
The overall chances of winning are printed on the back of each ticket and apply across all tickets produced in a game, rather than consecutive tickets sold per pack. This random distribution ensures the integrity of the game and keeps the excitement of the win alive for players.
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