Sheetz customer snags $250k in lottery draw — money big ID 30951482 © Andrii Chetvertak | Dreamstime.com

$250K Cash 5 jackpot ticket sold in Centre County

Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in Centre County matched all five numbers in the December 24 drawing to win a $250,000 jackpot prize.

The winning ticket was purchased at Sheetz, located at 765 Benner Pike in College Township. The ticket matched the winning numbers 12, 14, 31, 32, and 43. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.

The prize must be claimed within one year of the drawing date. Winners are not publicly identified until tickets are validated and prizes are officially claimed. Any prizes won through the Quick Cash portion of the game must also be claimed within one year of the purchase date.

More than 10,000 additional Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets won smaller prizes in the same drawing. Players are encouraged to check all tickets carefully and claim lower-tier prizes at any lottery retailer.

The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players to play responsibly and offers free resources for those who may be experiencing gambling-related issues.

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Key Points

$250,000 Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot ticket sold in College Township
Winning numbers were 12, 14, 31, 32, 43
Ticket purchased at Sheetz; retailer earns $500 bonus

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