One quick stop at the Century Square Shop 'n Save in West Mifflin has turned into a serious payday. A $5 scratch-off ticket bought at the store hit the top prize: $10,000 a month for life. The winner has chosen to stay anonymous for now and can either collect steady monthly payments or opt for a one-time cash payout. The grocery store will also cash in with a retailer bonus once the prize is officially validated.
Official confirmation
Pennsylvania Lottery officials confirmed that the lucky ticket was from the $10,000 a Month for Life scratch-off game, according to WTAE. The Lottery did not release the winner's name.
Where the ticket was sold
The winning ticket was sold at Century Square Shop 'n Save on Mountain View Drive in West Mifflin. WPXI lists the store's address as 2381 Mountain View Drive and notes that retailers receive a $10,000 bonus for selling a top prize-winning ticket of this kind.
How the prize works
The $10,000 a Month for Life game is a $5 scratch-off that offers top prizes of $10,000 a month for life or a cash option of $1.6 million, as outlined on the Pennsylvania Lottery game page. That page also details the overall odds and how many top prizes remain in circulation.
Another recent county winner
This is the second $10,000-a-month win reported in Allegheny County in a matter of weeks. An earlier top-prize ticket was sold at a convenience store on South Braddock Avenue in Swissvale, as reported in April by WTAE. That retailer also earned a $10,000 bonus from the Lottery.
What winners should do
The Pennsylvania Lottery advises anyone who believes they have a winning ticket to sign the back immediately and keep it in a safe place. The agency's website lists full claim instructions and provides a helpline. For official guidance, visit the Pennsylvania Lottery or call 1-800-692-7481.
