Pennsylvania (PA) Lottery - Results & Winning Numbers (2024)

Pennsylvania Lottery COVID-19 update

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operating hours for Pennsylvania Lottery offices and the claiming process may change at any time. While we are continually monitoring the latest updates provided by the lottery operators, we recommend that you contact your local lottery office to get the most up-to-date information before claiming a prize. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Games

Game NamePrize TypeNumbers
Pick 2 DayTop Prize2 from 0-9
Pick 2 EveningTop Prize2 from 0-9
Pick 3 DayTop Prize3 from 0-9
Pick 3 EveningTop Prize3 from 0-9
Pick 4 DayTop Prize4 from 0-9
Pick 4 EveningTop Prize4 from 0-9
Pick 5 DayTop Prize5 from 0-9
Pick 5 EveningTop Prize5 from 0-9
Cash 5Jackpot5 from 1-43
Match 6Jackpot6 from 1-49
Treasure HuntJackpot5 from 1-30
PowerballJackpot5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26
Mega MillionsJackpot5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25
Cash4LifeTop Prize5 from 1-60 + 1 from 1-4

Game schedule

Advanced draws

GameAdvanced Draws
Pick 2 Dayup to 7
Pick 2 Eveningup to 7
Pick 3 Dayup to 7
Pick 3 Eveningup to 7
Pick 4 Dayup to 7
Pick 4 Eveningup to 7
Pick 5 Dayup to 7
Pick 5 Eveningup to 7
Cash 5up to 7
Match 6up to 26
Treasure Huntup to 7
Powerballup to 20
Mega Millionsup to 26
Cash4Lifeup to 10

Claiming prizes

Here's the process for claiming Pennsylvania Lottery prizes.

Prizes from online subscriptions will be automatically credited to your Pennsylvania Lottery account. Winnings over $600 will take longer to be credited as they need to undergo more thorough checks.

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, Cash4Life annuity top or second-level prizes, and annuity prizes for scratch-off games must be claimed in person.

Winnings in your Pennsylvania Lottery account can be withdrawn using ACH/eCheck, PayPal, or Play+.

To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket to:

Claims Department
PA Lottery
PO Box 8671
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8671

For mail claims over $600, you must also include a completed claim form.

Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.

Options for claiming

PrizeOptions
$2,500 or lessOption 1 Claim at any local retailer.
Option 2 Claim by mail.
Over $2,500Option 1 Claim at any Pennsylvania Lottery claim center.
Option 2 Claim by mail.

Claim centers

Tax information

Here are the taxes withheld for lottery prizes claimed by U.S. citizens or residents.

Pennsylvania Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for U.S. citizens or residents
WinningsTaxPercentage
Over $5,000State Tax3.07%
Federal Tax24%
Total: 27.07%

If the winner is not a citizen or resident of the U.S., the Pennsylvania Lottery withholds a greater amount of prizes.

Pennsylvania Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
WinningsTaxPercentage
Over $5,000State Tax3.07%
Federal Tax30%
Total: 33.07%

About the Pennsylvania Lottery

The Pennsylvania State Lottery was established in 1971, and tickets went on sale in 1972. The state offers a number of daily draw and jackpot games. Players can also take part in the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state lotteries.

Pennsylvania is the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. To date, billions of dollars have been contributed to programs such as low-cost prescription assistance, senior centers and meals, care services, and property tax rebates.

Contacts

Phone

(800) 692-7481

Postal address

Pennsylvania Lottery Headquarters: 1200 Fulling Mill Road, Suite 1, Middletown, PA 17057

FAQs

You have 365 days from the ticket sale date to collect scratch-off and fast play prizes. For draw games, you have 365 days from the date of the draw. After 180 days, fast play and draw game tickets worth more than $100 cannot be claimed at a retailer—they must be submitted to the Pennsylvania Lottery with a claim form.

The Pennsylvania Lottery is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets. Clearly print your name, address, and phone number on your ticket, and keep it in a safe place. Signing your ticket helps prove you own it in case you lose it.

You can’t buy tickets by mail or phone, but you can play online. On the Pennsylvania Lottery website you can play Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Match 6, and Treasure Hunt.

Yes. All lottery prizes in Pennsylvania are subject to state and federal income taxes, and taxes are automatically withheld from prizes over $5,000. Winners of prizes over $600 will receive a W2-G form by mail.

You must be 18 or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets.

You can choose from Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Cash 5, Cash4Life, Treasure Hunt, Match 6, Mega Millions, and Powerball.

No, details including the winner's name, city and county of residence, game won, date of winning, and prize amount will be made public record.

Even if you choose to use a trust to claim your lottery prize, the Pennsylvania Lottery will release the name of the entity as well as information about the trust's beneficiaries, partners, and shareholders.

Yes. Check our Advanced Draws section for more information.

Profits go toward services for older residents in Pennsylvania.

Use the following links to find results for the day you are looking for:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Pennsylvania (PA) Lottery - Results & Winning Numbers (2024)

FAQs

Does Pennsylvania have a lottery? ›

The Pennsylvania Lottery is a lottery operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It was created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly on August 26, 1971; two months later, Henry Kaplan was appointed as its first executive director.

What is the payout for PA pick 4 evening? ›

PICK 4 is the daily PA Lottery game that pays 5000 to 1 on a straight play when you match the winning Lottery numbers in either the PICK 4 day or PICK 4 evening games.

How do you know if you won PA Lottery online? ›

The Pennsylvania Lottery will make every attempt to contact each winner via email within three (3) business days of the winners being announced. If your name is listed as a winner and you have not yet been contacted, please contact the Pennsylvania Lottery, toll-free, at 1-800-692-7481.

How much tax do you pay on a $1000 lottery ticket in PA? ›

Yes, lottery winnings are taxable under state and federal law. In Pennsylvania, all lottery winnings are subject to the commonwealth's 3.07% state personal income tax, plus an additional 24% through federal taxes.

Do seniors pay taxes on lottery winnings in PA? ›

Pennsylvania taxes resident individuals, estates or trusts on all gambling and lottery winnings from every source, except noncash winnings of the Pennsylvania Lottery, regardless of where the wager is placed.

What is the highest payout for Pick 4? ›

The record Pick 4 prize amount of $7,500,000 came just hours after Pick 3 players won $1,675,000 on the combination 7-7-7 in the afternoon drawing.

What is the payout for Pennsylvania Cash 5? ›

Cash 5 Drawing Prize Level:Match:Payout:
15/5Jackpot
24/5$200
33/5$10
42/5$2

How does the PA Lottery pay out? ›

Prizes up to $2,500 may be claimed at a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer. Many prizes can be paid immediately if a retailer is able to pay by cash, check or money order. If they cannot, please try a different retailer or claim your prize by mail after reviewing the instructions below.

How long does it take to get lottery winnings in PA? ›

According to the PA Lottery website, it typically takes about four to six weeks to receive your winnings. It's important to note that lottery winners in Pennsylvania cannot remain anonymous. The website states this is to let people know that the winners are real people.

What happens if you win the PA Lottery online? ›

When you play PA Lottery Online games and win, prizes are paid directly to your account. Play 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Do you win 6 55 if you match 3 numbers? ›

GRANDLOTTO 6/55 SYSTEM PLAY PRIZE PAYOUT CHART
NO. OF MATCHESCATEGORYSYS 12
4 Matching Numbers4th Prize224
TOTAL PRIZE AMOUNT55,440.00
3 Matching Numbers4th Prize84
TOTAL PRIZE AMOUNT5,040.00
10 more rows

What are the odds of winning the PA Cash 5? ›

The odds of winning the Pennsylvania Lottery's cash 5 prize are stated to be 1 in 962,598. Your friend decides that he will buy a lottery ticket and play at these odds once each day until he either dies or wins. These lottery tickets cost $1 a piece. Neglect the event of having to split the prize.

What are the chances winning a simple 6 49 lottery? ›

In a typical 6/49 game, each player chooses six distinct numbers from a range of 1–49. If the six numbers on a ticket match the numbers drawn by the lottery, the ticket holder is a jackpot winner—regardless of the order of the numbers. The probability of this happening is 1 in 13,983,816.

Is lottery legal in Pennsylvania? ›

In Pennsylvania, all forms of gambling are illegal unless specifically authorized by law. The Pennsylvania Lottery, bingo, slots, table games and small games of chance are forms of gaming authorized by law.

Who can play Pennsylvania Lottery? ›

By law, players must be 18 or older to play the PA Lottery, and online players must be located within the state of Pennsylvania to play games online and win prizes.

Can you buy lottery tickets with a card in PA? ›

Use your card everywhere Discover® is accepted, including purchasing lottery tickets. Note, the maximum Play+ account balance at any time is $25,000.

How to play Mega Millions PA? ›

How do I play the PA Lottery Mega Millions? The rules for this game are simple. Players will need to choose six numbers from two different collections of numbers. They will need to select five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number selected from 1 to 25 for the golden ball.

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