by Three Philadelphia residents are celebrating big lottery wins this week, raking in a combined total of over $9.8 million from various Pennsylvania Lottery games. The recent prizes include a massive $5 million scratch-off win and a $1.5 million Cash 5 jackpot.
What Happened
According to announcements from the Pennsylvania Lottery, multiple top-prize-winning tickets were sold in Philadelphia over the past few days. The largest win came from a $50 scratch-off ticket, while other prizes included a multimillion-dollar ticket and a significant online win.
Key Details
$5 Million ‘Lion’s Share’ Scratch-Off Winner
A top-prize $5,000,000-winning ticket from the $5,000,000 Lion’s Share scratch-off game was sold at Philly’s Beverage (Lin Harbinson Inc.), located at 5840 Harbison Avenue.
- Ticket Price: $50
- Retailer Bonus: $10,000
$3 Million ‘3s A Charm’ Scratch-Off Winner
Another player won $3,000,000 from the 3s A Charm scratch-off ticket.
- Sold at: Guavaberry Foods & Drinks, 776 South 4th Street
- Ticket Price: $30
- Retailer Bonus: $10,000
$1.5 Million Cash 5 Jackpot Winner
A Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $1.5 million was sold at R Square Grocery, 4419 Princeton Avenue.
- Winning Draw Date: Tuesday, May 13
- Winning Numbers: 12, 22, 24, 32, 42
- Retailer Bonus: $10,000
- Additional Prizes: Over 27,800 tickets won smaller amounts in the same draw
$322K Online Game Win
An online player from Philadelphia scored $322,927.07 playing HO HO wHO Dunnit, a holiday-themed digital game on the official PA Lottery website.
Reactions or Statements
While winners’ identities were not disclosed, Pennsylvania Lottery officials emphasized the importance of signing tickets immediately and contacting the lottery to claim winnings.
Retailers also received $10,000 bonuses for selling the winning tickets.
Investigation or What’s Next
Winners of lottery prizes over $5,000 must pay applicable taxes and claim their prizes within one year of the drawing or ticket purchase.
For assistance, players can contact the PA Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 or visit the official website
FAQs
Q: Where was the $5 million winning ticket sold in Philadelphia?
A: At Philly’s Beverage (Lin Harbinson Inc.), 5840 Harbison Avenue.
Q: How long do players have to claim lottery winnings in PA?
A: One year from the ticket purchase date or draw date.
Q: What are the winning numbers for the $1.5M Cash 5 ticket?
A: 12, 22, 24, 32, 42.
Q: How much did the online HO HO wHO Dunnit winner receive?
A: $322,927.07.
Q: Do retailers receive a bonus for selling winning tickets?
A: Yes, each received $10,000 for selling the winning tickets.
Summary / Final Takeaway
Philadelphia residents had a lucky streak with the Pennsylvania Lottery, winning over $9.8 million from multiple scratch-off games, a jackpot draw, and an online play.
These wins showcase the ongoing excitement and high stakes of PA Lottery games in 2025.
