Pennsylvania Lottery awards its largest online prize ever

Comment #11

Stack47 — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:06:50 GMT

Someone should get a pay raise or bonus for coming up with the for an extra buck options!

For a dollar more, players can get two chances to win the jackpot or at least double a secondary prize payoff. As a player, which is more likely: matching all five numbers plus the bonus number on one of the two all or nothing tickets or matching something less on one powerplay or one megaplier ticket

Comment #10

Bleudog101 — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:26:33 GMT

My Arizona friend whose state does not have Just the Jackpot vs Kentucky which does were discussing this.

Once in a blue moon when the jackpot is sky high I'll play it on-line only, so rare are my plays can only think of twice that it was purchased.

It gives one the illusion perhaps that the big one will be hit for $1.50/line what a bargain! The big turn off as you mentioned you get nothing for anything else.

Comment #9

TheMeatman2005 — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:50:29 GMT

If this person had played Just the Jackpot , they would not have won anything. (See official rules below)

If they had all five numbers, but not the Megaball on that line, they would get zero...zip...ziltch...nada.... NOTHING!

Just the Jackpot

In some states, a special offer called Just the Jackpot is available. Jackpot players will love this exciting new wager type that allows them to play specifically for the jackpot only. At a price of $3, the player will receive two plays for the jac... [ More ]

Comment #8

KY Floyd — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:02:37 GMT

Imagine being 1 number away from 347 million bucks.

Imagine using that extra $1 to play just the jackpot with the winning mega ball number on that 2nd play and winning $347 $236 million instead of using it to win an extra $3 million.

Comment #7

Mata Garbo — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:16:18 GMT

That shows the value of taking the time to add the multiplier. It can be annoying, but in the big money drawings it pays off. 4 million is life changing. Congrats to the winner!!! Imagine being 1 number away from 347 million bucks. Life is a game of inches.

Comment #6

Bleudog101 — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:14:23 GMT

You're not talking about my home state of Massachusetts are you? Sounds like it. This in response to John-Doe, new member.

You're new, so old LP members bear with me. Several years ago had written to Deborah (so and so), the State Treasurer. She is progressive on the lottery. Told her about here in Kentucky that back then we could buy PB, MM, Cashball 225, Keno and instant tickets on-line. Naturally no reply from her. Since then they've added Pick 3/4 to the mix.

Comment #5

John-Doe — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:47:31 GMT

Wish my state did online lottery sales. Get tired of driving to the store all the time. But they recently added a ticket scanner to the lottery app, so I guess I can't complain too much.

Comment #4

Stack47 — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:19:57 GMT

Currently eight states offer Online lottery wagering, but unlike in the UK with a national lottery, in the U.S. each lottery jurisdiction makes their own lottery related decisions. Because the funds are pooled to create MM and PB jackpots, many people believe they are national lotteries IE until they try to cash their ticket in another state. All secondary prizes in those games are paid by the state lottery that sold the ticket.

Last May someone won $2 million in North Carolina playing PB Onl... [ More ]

Comment #3

Cassie8620 — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:22:17 GMT

great to hear.

Would love it better if a few people won it, but at 4 million, i can see for one, now if i was over 50 million to 100 million or a billion, i always am happier to see it fairly divided amongst a dozen winners nationwide or more.

Congrats

Comment #2

dannyct — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:32:41 GMT

More and more players are choosing to play online, where they have the option. It is much more convenient and efficient for both players and lotteries. More state lotteries are offering online services with convenient Apps. Sadly, US lotteries are very slow to adapt to change. The UK National Lottery, with millions of online subscribers, is leading the way.

Comment #1

MsBee18 — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:18:43 GMT

I seen megamillions awarded (3) 4M dollar non-jackpot prizes in the last draw. That's a lot of dough. Congratulations to the winner

Pennsylvania Lottery awards its largest online prize ever

Lottery Post — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:31:58 GMT

One online player wins $4 million in Mega Millions drawing this week

By Kate Northrop

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced today that it awarded its largest online prize ever to a player residing in Luzerne County.

One lucky player is celebrating behind a screen after scooping up the Lottery's largest online payout at $4 million.

The prize-winning ticket bought for the Mega Millions drawing on Tues., Jan. 18 matched all five white balls drawn, 4, 19, 39, 42, and 52, but missed th... [ More ]