Harrisburg player grabs $3 million lottery prize — ID 137525324 © Kolotype | Dreamstime.com

Harrisburg, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player became $3 million richer after purchasing a top-prize winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket scratch-off in Dauphin County, lottery officials announced Friday.

The winning ticket was sold at E Seven, located at 514 North Progress Avenue in Harrisburg. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.

The $3,000,000 Golden Ticket is a $30 scratch-off game that features multiple $3 million top prizes. All scratch-off prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s posted end-sale date.

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$3 million-winning scratch-off ticket sold at E Seven in Harrisburg
Retailer awarded $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket
Golden Ticket scratch-off is a $30 game offering $3 million prizes

Winning ticket highlights random nature of lottery payouts

Pennsylvania Lottery officials reminded the public that scratch-off tickets are distributed at random, and neither the lottery nor its retailers know where winning tickets will be sold until after prizes are claimed.

The $3 million win is among the largest available in the state’s scratch-off lineup, adding another big payout to the popular Golden Ticket game.

Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket immediately and contact the lottery directly at 1-800-692-7481 to begin the claims process.

Lottery funds continue to support senior programs in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Lottery remains one of the few state lotteries in the nation that exclusively directs its proceeds to benefit programs for older residents. Prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable federal and state withholding.

Details about the $3,000,000 Golden Ticket game, including rules, odds, and remaining prizes, can be found at palottery.com or through the official Pennsylvania Lottery app.

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