A Fast Play lottery ticket sold in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, has made one lucky individual more than $182,000 richer. The winning ticket was purchased at Pomfret's Paints & Variety in Vandergrift last Friday. WPXI reported that the retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The game, "Cash Boom," does not require players to scratch a ticket or wait for a draw. This type of Fast Play game prints on-demand for immediate play. According to details from Audacy, the jackpot totaled $182,504. The "Cash Boom" is a $5 game with prizes starting at $75,000 and growing progressively with sales until a lucky player wins.
Lottery officials advise winners to sign the back of their ticket immediately. This ensures the security and identification of the owner. Following this, winners can call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 to start the claiming process for their prize.
Winners of the Fast Play games must claim their prizes within one year of the ticket's purchase date. Failure to do so, results in the prize being forfeited.
