PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player walked away with a progressive top prize of $150,449 after purchasing a Fast Play ticket at a gas station in Northwest Philadelphia, officials confirmed Thursday.
The winning ticket came from the Firework Fortune game, a $5 Fast Play offering that delivers instant results without a scratch-off or waiting for a draw. The ticket was sold at Sunoco, located at 630 Walnut Lane. For selling the prize-winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus.
Firework Fortune features a growing top prize that starts at $50,000 and increases until claimed. The $150,449 jackpot was one of the highest awarded recently in the Fast Play category.
Players can check their Fast Play tickets by reviewing them manually, scanning them at a retailer, or using the Ticket Checker feature on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s official app.
Winners must sign the back of the ticket and contact the Lottery directly. Prizes must be claimed within one year of the purchase date, and any winnings over $5,000 are subject to applicable tax withholdings.
Fast Play tickets continue to deliver large wins
Fast Play games are sold at counters or vending terminals and must be printed at the time of purchase. The progressive prize resets after each win and begins growing again.
As of Friday, the Firework Fortune game has restarted its prize pool at the base amount. The identity of the winner will not be released until the ticket is validated and the prize is officially claimed.
Information on game rules and winning odds can be found at palottery.com.
