A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was sold at Uni Express in Evans City on Tuesday, turning an ordinary convenience-store stop into a seven-figure payday for one very lucky customer. The winning card came from the Win Win Win instant game, a $10 ticket with a $1 million top prize, and it has suddenly shoved the tiny borough’s Main Street shop into the spotlight.
Local station WPXI reported that the ticket was purchased at Uni Express, 128 East Main St., Evans City Boro. The retailer will pick up a $5,000 bonus for selling the million-dollar winner. According to the station, the Pennsylvania Lottery only learns exactly where winning scratch-off tickets were sold after a prize is claimed. Officials have not identified the winner.
About the Win Win Win game
Win Win Win is a $10 instant scratcher that offers a $1 million top prize, and its odds and prize counts are tracked by independent game-data sites. ScratchSmarter lists the game’s purchase price, prize tiers, and overall odds, information that regular players use to keep tabs on remaining top prizes. The site compiles its data from Pennsylvania Lottery reports.
Retailer bonus and local trend
Retailers that sell top-prize tickets typically receive a cash bonus, and in this case, the Evans City shop is set to collect $5,000. That same incentive has surfaced in other recent southwestern Pennsylvania million-dollar wins, including previous local reporting from ButlerRadio. For small stores, the payout is a modest financial boost and a brief burst of publicity.
How winners claim the prize
The Pennsylvania Lottery advises winners to sign the back of their ticket immediately and contact the Lottery’s claims line to start the payout process, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. Prizes above $5,000 require a formal claim and tax paperwork, and scratch-off winnings must be claimed within the timeframe the Lottery sets for each game. Winners sometimes receive a ceremonial check only after their claim is fully processed and verified.
For now, the winner’s identity remains private while the Lottery works through the claim, and Uni Express is enjoying its unexpected moment in the limelight. Whether the player chooses to stay anonymous or step forward publicly, that $1 million prize is a stark reminder that a life-changing payday can arrive during a routine stop for gas, snacks, or a quick scratch-off.
