PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Lottery and officials with Powerball® this week announced that for the fifth consecutive year, they are teaming up to present The Pennsylvania Lottery’s Second-Chance and special Online Drawings for the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year®. These promotions will offer Lottery players the chance to win $1 million in a separate special drawing broadcast live on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” on ABC.
“The ball drop in Times Square is a staple of the New Year’s Eve celebration, and that’s why we are excited to be part of it again this year,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “Through special promotions like these, the Pennsylvania Lottery is able to continue generating funds that impact our older population every day, and offer fun, new ways to play and win.”
Here’s a breakdown of the two drawings
Second-Chance Drawing
Between now and September 14, 2023, Pennsylvania Lottery players may enter the following winning or non-winning tickets into the Second-Chance Drawing: PICK 2, PICK 3, PICK 4, PICK 5, Treasure Hunt, Cash 5 with Quick Cash, Match 6 Lotto, Cash4Life®, Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and Keno Draw Game tickets purchased in-store from a licensed PA Lottery retailer. For this Second-Chance Drawing, tickets purchased online aren’t eligible.
Online Prize Drawing
Between August 24 and September 18, 2023, the following winning or non-winning Draw Game tickets purchased online, including subscriptions, are eligible for entry into the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Online Prize Drawing: PICK 2, PICK 3, PICK 4, PICK 5, Treasure Hunt, Powerball®, Mega Millions®, Cash4Life®, and Match 6 Lotto.
Here is how the drawings will work:
- Thirty-five semifinalists will be selected from all entries by the Pennsylvania Lottery: Thirty from the Second-Chance Drawing and five from the separate Online Prize Drawing.
- Each of the 35 semifinalists will receive a cash prize of $2,024.
- Each of the 35 semifinalists will be submitted for the VIP Trip Prize finalist drawing.
- Five finalists from all participating U.S. Lotteries will be randomly selected from the national pool of lotteries to win a trip to New York City and be entered for a chance to win $1 million after midnight on Jan. 1, 2024.
The Pennsylvania Lottery is one of 23 U.S. lotteries participating in the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year® promotion. Entry dates and requirements vary by participating lottery.
Ensure that tickets are entered promptly following the play and exercise responsible gaming. Regrettably, tickets sent via mail or submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Note, games will be available for purchase even after the completion of the Second-Chance and Online Prize Drawings.
Players may submit qualifying Second-Chance ticket information at palottery.com or via the PA Lottery’s Official App.
For more information, please visit www.powerballrockineve.com.
For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and Microsoft Start.