Pennsylvania lottery lands quarter-million lottery prize
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Pennsylvania Lottery lands quarter-million lottery prize

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March 31, 2025

HERMITAGE, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player scored a $234,946 payday after purchasing a top prize-winning Golden Vault Fast Play ticket at a Walmart in Mercer County, officials announced Friday.

The winning ticket was sold on March 27 at the Walmart located at 1275 North Hermitage Road in Hermitage. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the jackpot ticket.

Golden Vault is a $10 Fast Play game featuring progressive top prizes that begin at $175,000 and increase until won. Unlike traditional Scratch-Offs, Fast Play tickets are printed instantly at terminals or self-service kiosks and do not require scratching or waiting for a drawing.

The identity of the winner has not yet been revealed. Winners must claim and validate their tickets within one year of purchase. All prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding.

The Pennsylvania Lottery urges players to sign the back of their tickets and call 1-800-692-7481 if they believe they have a winning ticket. March is also Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and free, confidential support is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting pacouncil.com.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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