$1 million scratch-off ticket sold at Pittsburgh gas station
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Pittsburgh recently sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
The lucky winner won the prize on the "$1,000,000 Winnings" scratch-off. The $20 game offers top prizes of $1 million.
The GetGo location at 3247 East Carson Street will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Lottery officials emphasized that scratch-off tickets are distributed randomly, and neither the lottery nor its retailers know where winning tickets are sold until a prize is claimed. All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes.
Winners are advised to immediately sign the back of their ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game's official end-sale date, which is posted on the lottery's website.
Since ticket sales began in 1972, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $37.2 billion to programs benefiting older Pennsylvanians, including transportation services, prescription assistance, senior centers and meal programs.
