MIDDLETOWN, PA — Pennsylvania Lottery players, now is the time to check your Powerball tickets. Three significant winning tickets, totaling a combined $1,250,000, remain unclaimed and are nearing expiration. These tickets were sold during a historic Powerball jackpot run, culminating in a $1.76 billion win in California. The Pennsylvania tickets in question include a $1 million winner from Philadelphia, a $150,000 winner from Lehigh County, and a $100,000 winner from Allegheny County.
The $1 million-winning ticket was purchased at United Food Market, located at 500 East Walnut Lane, Philadelphia. This ticket successfully matched five white balls—9, 35, 54, 63, 64—during the October 4, 2023 drawing. Winners have until October 4, 2024, to claim their prize with the Pennsylvania Lottery by mail or in person at a Lottery Area Office.
In Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, a Power Play ticket worth $100,000 was sold at Rite Aid, 209 Atwood St. This ticket matched four white balls plus the red Powerball number 1. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was two, doubling the base prize. The deadline to claim this prize is also October 4, 2024.
A third ticket, worth $150,000, was sold at Blose’s Market in New Tripoli, Lehigh County, for the October 9, 2023 drawing. It matched four white balls and the Powerball number 14. With a Power Play multiplier of three, this ticket’s prize was tripled from its base value. The claim deadline for this prize is October 9, 2024.
The Pennsylvania Lottery urges players to sign the back of their tickets immediately, ensuring they have proof of ownership. Winners should call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 and file claims at any of the seven area offices. These offices are open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and appointments are recommended.
Unclaimed lottery prizes in Pennsylvania contribute to the Lottery Fund, supporting programs for older residents. Unlike some states with shorter claim periods, Pennsylvania allows winners up to one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. Players should utilize self-service scanners available at retailers or the Ticket Checker on the Lottery’s Official App to verify all tickets.
Don’t miss out on your chance to claim these substantial prizes before they expire. Check your tickets today.
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