Pennsylvania lottery shocker as player nails $293k prize

Delaware County player wins $293K Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play jackpot

MIDDLETOWN, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Delaware County is holding a ticket worth $293,466 after hitting the progressive top prize in the Golden Vault Fast Play game on Tuesday.

The winning ticket was sold at Fresh N’ Easy, located at 3225 Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester Township. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the prize-winning ticket.

Golden Vault is a $10 Fast Play game that offers progressive top prizes starting at $175,000. Unlike traditional draw games, Fast Play tickets print instantly at the time of purchase and can be checked immediately to determine if they are winners.

Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket and contact the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 for instructions on claiming. Fast Play prizes must be claimed within one year of the ticket purchase date.

Prizes of more than $5,000 are subject to state and federal tax withholding.

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Key Points

A Golden Vault Fast Play ticket worth $293,466 was sold in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County
The ticket was purchased at Fresh N’ Easy, which earns a $500 retailer bonus
Golden Vault is a $10 Fast Play game with progressive top prizes that reset after being won

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