Hospital sale sparks $1.5M lottery win in Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH, PA — A lottery ticket worth $1.5 million was sold at a Pittsburgh hospital, turning an ordinary purchase into a major win in Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced the winning Cash Spectacular Scratch-Off ticket was sold at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, located at 300 Halket Street.
The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.
Cash Spectacular is a $30 scratch-off game that offers top prizes of $1.5 million. Lottery officials said winning tickets are distributed randomly, and retailers do not know where top prizes will be sold.
Winners have up to one year from the game’s end-sale date to claim their prize.
All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding, according to officials.
Key Points
• $1.5 million winning ticket sold at Pittsburgh hospital
• UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital to receive $10,000 bonus
• Winning tickets distributed randomly across Pennsylvania
