Pennsylvania player snags $3 million scratch-off jackpot at sheetz
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Pennsylvania player snags $3 million scratch-off jackpot at Sheetz

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April 8, 2025
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A routine stop at a Franklin County Sheetz turns into a multimillion-dollar payday.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A lucky player struck it big in Franklin County this week after purchasing a Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Bucks Scratch-Off ticket worth $3 million, officials said Tuesday.

Key Points

  • $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket sold in Washington Township, Franklin County
  • Winning ticket purchased at Sheetz on Washington Township Boulevard
  • Retailer receives $10,000 bonus for selling top prize ticket

The ticket was bought at Sheetz, located at 13030 Washington Township Boulevard. As a reward for selling the top prize-winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus.

The Mega Bucks game is a $30 scratch-off offering several top prizes of $3 million. Players are reminded that all scratch-off prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s official end-sale date, which is listed on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s website.

Winning location revealed after prize is claimed

Winning scratch-offs are randomly distributed across the state, and the Lottery only learns where a winning ticket was sold after the prize has been claimed. The identity of the winner has not been publicly disclosed.

Any scratch-off prize exceeding $5,000 is subject to mandatory tax withholding, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Player urged to sign ticket and contact lottery officials

Winners are advised to sign the back of their winning ticket and call the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 for instructions on how to claim their prize.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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