Erie County player wins $1.5 million with Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off
Summit Township, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Erie County is now $1.5 million richer after purchasing a winning Cash Spectacular scratch-off ticket at a Sheetz store in Summit Township.
The $30 Cash Spectacular ticket, which offers top prizes of $1.5 million, was sold at the Sheetz located at 8180 Perry Highway. For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus from the Lottery.
The winner’s identity has not been disclosed, and they have one year from the game’s end-sale date to claim the prize. Lottery officials recommend signing the back of the ticket and contacting the Lottery office for instructions.
This prize is part of a growing list of high-dollar winners in the state’s Cash Spectacular game. Tickets are distributed randomly, and the Lottery only becomes aware of winning sales once prizes are claimed.
All winnings over $5,000 are subject to applicable state and federal withholding taxes.
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Key Points
- A $1.5 million Cash Spectacular ticket was sold at a Sheetz in Summit Township, Erie County
- The Sheetz store receives a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket
- The $30 scratch-off game offers multiple top-tier prizes of $1.5 million