Nearly $1 million lottery prize claimed in poconos
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Nearly $1 million lottery prize claimed in Poconos

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September 15, 2025
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Monroe County lottery player wins $925,843.50 Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot on ticket sold in Pocono Township

Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Monroe County is holding a ticket worth $925,843.50 after matching all five numbers in the Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing held Friday night.

The winning numbers for the September 12 drawing were 3, 9, 20, 22, and 27. The ticket was sold at Tobacco & Cigar Express, located at 2989 Route 611 in Pocono Township. That retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.

This prize is subject to applicable withholding and must be claimed within one year of the drawing date. The winner’s identity will not be known until the ticket is officially validated and the prize is claimed.

Cash 5 with Quick Cash is one of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s popular draw games, and more than 34,100 other tickets also won prizes of varying amounts in Friday’s drawing.

Players are encouraged to check every ticket, every time, and to claim smaller prizes at Lottery retailers. For larger prizes or further instructions, ticket holders can contact the PA Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.

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Key Points

  • Monroe County ticket matched all five numbers to win $925,843.50 on September 12
  • Ticket was sold at Tobacco & Cigar Express in Pocono Township
  • Retailer earns $5,000 bonus; prize must be claimed within one year
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