Pennsylvania Lottery $1 Million Scratch-Off Winner in Allegheny County
Quick Facts
| Prize Won | $1,000,000 |
| Ticket Price | $50 |
| Location | Carnegie, Pennsylvania |
| Store | GetGo, Carnegie |
A lucky player in Carnegie, Pennsylvania has claimed a $1,000,000 top prize from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s $50 Million Win It All scratch-off game, making Allegheny County home to one of the state’s biggest recent instant-game winners.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Prize Amount | $1,000,000 |
| Game | Million Win It All |
| Ticket Price | $50 |
| Purchase Location | GetGo, Chestnut Street, Carnegie, PA |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Retailer Bonus | $5,000 |
| Source | CBS News Pittsburgh |
The Win
The winning ticket was purchased at a GetGo convenience store on Chestnut Street in Carnegie, a borough just southwest of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County. The ticket belongs to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s $50 Million Win It All instant game, which carries a $1,000,000 top prize. As is standard with Pennsylvania Lottery wins, the retailer that sold the ticket receives a bonus — in this case, $5,000 — for being the point of sale for a top-prize winner.
The winner’s identity has not been publicly disclosed. Pennsylvania law does not require lottery winners to be identified publicly, so many choose to remain anonymous when claiming large prizes.
What This Means for Players
The $50 Million Win It All game sits at the top end of Pennsylvania’s scratch-off price range, and wins like this one serve as a reminder that higher-priced tickets typically offer better overall odds and larger prize tiers. That said, a $50 ticket is a significant spend per play, so understanding the prize structure before buying is essential.
Pro tip: Before purchasing any Pennsylvania scratch-off, check the current number of remaining top prizes on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s website. Games that have already paid out their top prizes are worth avoiding — a quick check takes seconds and can save you money. For a full breakdown of available Pennsylvania games and current odds, visit our Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off hub.
How to Claim
- Prizes up to $2,500 can be claimed at any Pennsylvania Lottery retailer authorized to cash tickets.
- Prizes above $2,500, including this $1,000,000 win, must be claimed in person at a Pennsylvania Lottery office or by mail using a claim form.
- Winners have one year from the ticket’s end-of-game date to claim their prize — check the Pennsylvania Lottery’s official site for current game deadlines.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and sign the back of your ticket before submitting any claim. For more guidance, the Pennsylvania scratch-off page has additional resources.
Play Responsibly
Scratch-off lottery tickets are a form of gambling and should be played for entertainment only — never spend more than you can comfortably afford to lose. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, free and confidential help is available.
Call the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), available 24/7.
Sources
- CBS News Pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania Lottery (palottery.com)
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