Luzerne County player hits $500,000 a Year for Life PA Lottery prize
WHITE HAVEN, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player is set to receive $500,000 annually for life after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket in Luzerne County, officials announced Thursday.
The ticket, from the $20 game $500,000 a Year for Life, was sold at the Exxon located at 500 Church Street in White Haven Borough. That retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize-winning ticket.
The winning player now faces the choice between receiving $500,000 annually for life or a one-time lump sum payout of $7.25 million, both subject to applicable withholding.
This particular game is one of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s high-stakes scratch-offs and offers multiple large prize opportunities. According to the Lottery, all scratch-off prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s official end-sale date.
Officials reminded players that winning scratch-off tickets are distributed randomly, and neither the Lottery nor its retailers know in advance where winning tickets will be sold. The sale location is only revealed once the prize is claimed.
More information about the $500,000 a Year for Life game, including odds and prize details, can be found on the official Pennsylvania Lottery website or mobile app.
Key Points
- A $500,000 a Year for Life top prize-winning ticket was sold in White Haven, Luzerne County
- The winner can choose between lifetime payments or a $7.25 million cash option
- The Exxon retailer that sold the ticket earns a $10,000 bonus