Pennsylvania lottery unveils holiday games with 'christmas vacation' scratch-offs and $1. 12m prize pool
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Pennsylvania Lottery unveils holiday games with ‘Christmas Vacation’ scratch-offs and $1.12M prize pool

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lottery has announced its lineup of holiday-themed games, including scratch-offs and Fast Play tickets inspired by the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The release of these new games coincides with a Second-Chance Drawing offering players a share of $1.12 million in prizes.

Starting today, players can purchase holiday-themed Scratch-Offs, including the $20 Jingle Jangle Jackpot and the $5 Christmas Vacation ticket. Non-winning tickets can be entered in the HO HO wHOa Second-Chance Drawing for a chance to win top prizes of up to $100,000 and other cash awards.

Beginning November 5, select holiday-themed Fast Play tickets, including a $5 Christmas Vacation version, will also be eligible for the drawing. The Second-Chance Drawing features three $100,000 prizes and multiple smaller prizes, with online play credits among the rewards.

Additionally, certain winning and non-winning Draw Game tickets from traditional games like Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash 5 can be entered starting November 5. Entries are accepted through January 2, 2025, via the VIP Players Club at palottery.com or the Lottery’s app.

The Pennsylvania Lottery encourages players to enter tickets promptly and to play responsibly. Winners of the Second-Chance Drawing will be announced on the Lottery’s website.

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