Lottery fever is catching in Pennsylvania as a Wawa in Northeast Philadelphia sold a Powerball ticket now worth $1 million. As reported by FOX 29, the Pennsylvania Lottery confirmed the ticket matched all five white balls in the Nov. 26 drawing, with the numbers 7-8-15-19-28. Meanwhile, the Wawa located at 9101 Frankford Avenue will enjoy a $5,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
CBS News Philadelphia notes that the winner has a year from the drawing date to surface and claim their massive prize. Not to be outshone, an Exxon gas station in Delaware County recently sold a scratch-off ticket worth an identical $1 million.
Another fortunate Pennsylvanian snagged a ticket worth $150,000 at a Sheetz store in Ellwood City, Lawrence County. As detailed by WTAJ, this ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball for the Nov. 26 drawing, and was amped up by a Power Play multiplier. The Sheetz store will receive a modest $500 bonus for its role in this win.
While these wins are certainly impressive, the Powerball jackpot itself continues to elude players and has soared to a staggering $740 million. This eye-watering sum has bolstered lottery sales in Pennsylvania, with proceeds aiding programs that benefit older residents. With the next drawing set for Monday night, more than 50,000 Powerball tickets in the state have won smaller prizes, reminding everyone to play responsibly, as per FOX 29.
