BELLE VERNON, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player has won $1 million on a $1,000,000 Winnings Scratch-Off ticket purchased in Fayette County, officials announced Tuesday.

The winning ticket was sold at Foster House II, located at One Cook Road in Belle Vernon. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the top-prize-winning ticket.

$1,000,000 Winnings is a $20 scratch-off game that offers multiple chances to win, including a top prize of $1 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players that all scratch-off prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s official end-sale date.

Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket immediately and contact the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 for claim instructions. Prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable tax withholdings.

The Pennsylvania Lottery distributes scratch-off tickets at random and only learns of winning ticket sales after prizes are claimed.

Key Points

$1,000,000 Winnings is a $20 game; prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s end-sale date

A $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket was sold in Belle Vernon, Fayette County

The ticket was purchased at Foster House II, which earns a $5,000 retailer bonus

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