Someone’s grocery run in Shaler Township just turned into a life-changing payday.
A $555,970 Money Power Progressive Fast Play ticket was printed Saturday at the Shop 'n Save on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler Township, and the store is in line for a $5,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.
According to WPXI, the Pennsylvania Lottery said the winning ticket came from the $20 Money Power Progressive Fast Play game, which features progressive top prizes that start at $350,000. Lottery officials are urging the winner to sign the back of the ticket and call 1-800-692-7481 to begin the claim process. Fast Play prizes must be claimed within one year, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Shaler Store Already a Lucky Spot
The Shop 'n Save on Babcock Boulevard has a recent track record of big wins, with KDKA reporting a $3 million scratch-off ticket sold there earlier this season. Other half-million-dollar Fast Play wins have landed in the region as well, including a Money Power Progressive ticket worth about $461,456 sold at a Giant Eagle last summer, according to Patch.
What to Do If You Think You Hold the Ticket
If you believe you have the winning stub, sign the back right away and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 to start the claim process. Prizes of $600.01 or more require a claim form, and larger prizes are paid by the Lottery after the ticket is validated. Winners can find details on filing requirements and timelines in the Lottery’s claim guidance.
The Lottery will validate the ticket before any payout, and standard tax withholding applies. The retailer will receive a $5,000 selling bonus for the top prize, according to WPXI. Anyone with questions about the process can contact Lottery customer service or their nearest Lottery area office.
