The Pennsylvania State Lottery was established in 1971 and initial sales of lottery tickets began in 1972. The state provides a variety of daily drawing and jackpot games, and players also have the opportunity to participate in the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state lotteries.
Remarkably, only the Pennsylvania state lottery redistributes all the proceeds to activities and programs that serve to help the elderly. Over the years it has generated millions of dollars' worth of support for programs, including subsidized prescription services to senior centers to paid meal programs to caregiving to property tax relief.
What is the deadline for claiming my winnings?
What should I do if my ticket is lost, damaged, or stolen?
Can tickets be purchased by mail or by phone?
Yes, taxes are taken from all Pennsylvania Lottery winnings.
The age limit for participation in the Pennsylvania Lottery is 18 years old.
Which games are available for play in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, there are a number of games to choose from, such as Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Cash 5, Cash4Life, Treasure Hunt, Match 6, Mega Millions, and Powerball.
Will I remain anonymous if I win the lottery jackpot?
How can one buy lottery tickets in advance?
The Pennsylvania Lottery's revenues are primarily used to fund the state's general fund, which makes it available for various programs in education finance, economic development, and general public assistance, among other needs.