$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Philly
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (CBS) – Officials say a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the Wednesday, August 26 drawing was sold at 9th and Moore Mini Market creating the Pennsylvania Lottery's third new multi-state game millionaire in a week.
Lottery officials say other recent winners were a $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Chester County and a $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Juniata County.
The winning Powerball ticket sold this week in Philadelphia matched all five white balls, 02-22-32-45-56, but not the red Powerball 12, to win $1 million.
Officials say the retailers will receive $10,000 for selling the winning ticket.
The winner cannot be identified until the prize is claimed and ticket validated, officials say. Winners have one year to claim their prizes.