Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania Lottery player won a $798,244 progressive top prize in the Fast Play Deep Pockets game with a ticket sold in Philadelphia, lottery officials announced Friday.
The winning ticket was sold on Thursday, May 1, at Mason Grocery, located at 353 Lyceum Avenue. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket that hit the growing top prize.
Deep Pockets is a $20 Fast Play game featuring a progressive jackpot that starts at $350,000 and increases with each ticket sold until the prize is claimed. Unlike traditional scratch-off tickets, Fast Play games print instantly and do not require scratching or waiting for a drawing.
The winner has not yet come forward. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players that Fast Play prizes must be claimed within one year of the ticket’s purchase date. All prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding.
Players can confirm winnings by reviewing their ticket or using the Ticket Checker function available at lottery retailers and through the Pennsylvania Lottery’s official app.
Progressive prize resets after major win
Following the win, the progressive jackpot for Deep Pockets has reset to its base amount and will begin growing again with each new ticket sold. Fast Play tickets must be printed at the time of purchase and can be bought from self-service terminals or at counters across the state.
Winners of large prizes are urged to sign the back of their ticket and contact the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 for information on claiming procedures. Identity of the winner will be released only after the ticket is validated and the prize is claimed.
Details about game rules, odds, and additional Fast Play options are available on the official Pennsylvania Lottery website.