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Pennsylvania Lottery Games 1x313s


Game Prize Type Numbers Sale Closes
Pick 2 Day Top Prize 2 from 0-9 1:05 p.m.
Pick 2 Evening Top Prize 2 from 0-9 6:57 p.m.
Pick 3 Day Top Prize 3 from 0-9 1:05 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening Top Prize 3 from 0-9 6:57 p.m.
Pick 4 Day Top Prize 4 from 0-9 1:05 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening Top Prize 4 from 0-9 6:57 p.m.
Pick 5 Day Top Prize 5 from 0-9 1:05 p.m.
Pick 5 Evening Top Prize 5 from 0-9 6:57 p.m.
Cash 5 Jackpot 5 from 1-43 6:57 p.m.
Match 6 Jackpot 6 from 1-49 + 2 QP 6:57 p.m.
Treasure Hunt Jackpot 5 from 1-30 1:05 p.m.
Powerball Jackpot 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 9:59 p.m.
Mega Millions Jackpot 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 9:59 p.m.
Cash4Life Top Prize 5 from 1-60 + 1 from 1-4 8:45 p.m.

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Game Schedule a6847


Game Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Pick 2 Day 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m.
Pick 2 Evening 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m.
Pick 3 Day 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m.
Pick 4 Day 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m.
Pick 5 Day 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m.
Pick 5 Evening 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m.
Cash 5 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m.
Match 6 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:59 p.m.
Treasure Hunt 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m.
Powerball 10:59 p.m. 10:59 p.m.
Mega Millions 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Cash4Life 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.


*All times are displayed in Pennsylvania local time.

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Advance Draws 5m6r6e


Number of consecutive draws each Pennsylvania State Lottery games allows you to play:


Game Advanced Draws
Pick 2 Day up to 7
Pick 2 Evening up to 7
Pick 3 Day up to 7
Pick 3 Evening up to 7
Pick 4 Day up to 7
Pick 4 Evening up to 7
Pick 5 Day up to 7
Pick 5 Evening up to 7
Cash 5 up to 7
Match 6 up to 26
Treasure Hunt up to 7
Powerball up to 26
Mega Millions up to 26
Cash4Life up to 10

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Tax Information 503f6b


Pennsylvania Lottery Federal, and state tax withholdings on winnings for U.S. citizens or residents. 


Winnings Tax Category Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 3.1%
Over $5,000 Federal Tax 24.0%


If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or is not a US resident, Pennsylvania Lottery tax withholdings on winnings are as such: 


Winnings Tax Category Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 3.1%
Over $5,000 Federal Tax 30.0%

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About the Pennsylvania Lottery 5b4sk


The Pennsylvania state lottery was established in 1971, and ticket sales for a $50 000 jackpot game commenced in 1972. The proceeds of the lottery go towards programs in of the elderly. The lottery in Pennsylvania has raised $29 billion for programs related to senior care. You don’t need to wait for retirement to play, as 18 is the lottery’s legal age. 


Most players chase the big jackpots of Mega Millions and Pennsylvania lottery Powerball. Other great titles also have enthusiastic followers. These include Match 6, Cash4Life, Cash 5, Pick 5, Pick 4, Pick 3, and Pick 2.


The Pennsylvania State Lottery has an impressive selection of scratch games, known as scratch-offs in this state. You can pick them up for anything from $1 to $20, and they yield prizes from $5000 to $1 million. Fast Play – Active Games are also played online. These are similar to scratch-offs but without the need to scratch. Forever innovative, this lottery also has a virtual sports offering. 


This lets you bet on virtual horses or virtual cars on Xpress Sports. Pennsylvania Lucky for Life is known as Cash4Life, but the fantastic weekly income is the same.

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Pennsylvania Lottery FAQ 6c3qu


What Are the Requirements to Buy Lottery Tickets in Pennsylvania?

Players over 18 can buy tickets and Pennsylvania lottery scratch cards and with iLottery. Online purchase of lottery tickets is impossible, but ing an gives you access to iLottery games that you can play for money. You can also play these games on the Pennsylvania lottery app.

The app provides info on Pennsylvania lottery results and Pennsylvania lottery codes. It also acts as a Pennsylvania lottery ticket scanner that lets you check your tickets.

What Lottery Games Can You Play in Pennsylvania?

In addition to the statewide games like Powerball and Pennsylvania lottery Mega Millions, the lottery in Pennsylvania offers seven different games. These are as follows: 

Match 6 lets you select six numbers from 1 to 49, while in Cash4Life you have to select five numbers from 1 to 60. Cash 5 requires five numbers from 1 to 43. Pick 5, Pick 4, Pick 3 and Pick 2 requires different play styles as part of your betting. For the most part though, it’s about picking the number of digits required in the name and adding your personal touch.

Where and How Do I Claim Winnings from the Pennsylvania Lottery?

When the Pennsylvania lottery numbers match your selection, it’s time to claim. Winners can claim all prizes up to $2500 at participating retailers, or by mail. Prizes over $2500 require completing a claim form that winners mail to the lottery with the signed ticket.

Players can claim Jackpot prizes for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash4Life in person at lottery headquarters. Claims generally expire about one year after the draw or the end-sale date. Your check should reach you in four weeks.

What Are the Odds of Winning the Pennsylvania Lottery?

Winning the Mega Millions jackpot comes at odds of 1 in 302 million. In the case of Powerball, it’s 1 in 175 million. Other odds are as follows:

 

Match 6: 1 in 4.6 million

Cash4Life: 1 in 21.9 million

Cash 5: 1 in 962 598

Pick 5: 1 in 100 000

Pick 4: 1 in 10 000

Pick 3: 1 in 1000

Pick 2: 1 in 100

What’s the Biggest Pennsylvania Lottery Win?

In 2018, a Powerball ticket bought in Manheim, Lancaster County, won a $456.7 million jackpot.  The name of the individual is not known. The prize was claimed by the Emerald Legacy Trust, created by the winner for anonymity.

When Is the Pennsylvania Lottery Results Draw?

The results of the Pennsylvania Lottery become available as follows:

 

Match 6: Daily at 6:59 pm

Cash4Life: Mondays and Thursdays at 9 pm 

Cash 5: Daily at 6:59 pm

Pick 5, Pick 4, Pick 3, and Pick 2: Daily at 1:35 pm and 6:59 pm

What Is the Pennsylvania Lottery Second Chance?

Players access Pennsylvania lottery Second Chance through the VIP Players Club. Club have more opportunities to win from previously

non-winning tickets. You can use the Pennsylvania lottery app to scan tickets to enter them for Second Chance.

Do I Have to Pay Tax on Pennsylvania Lottery Winnings?

For wins over $5,000, Pennsylvania Lottery winners pay a state tax of 3.07% and the standard federal tax of 24%

Got more questions about the Pennsylvania Lottery?