Treasure Hunt Jackpot of $120,000 Shared by Three Tickets

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A $120,000 Treasure Hunt jackpot from the Thursday, January 11, drawing was shared by three winning tickets sold in Allegheny, Bucks and Lebanon counties.

Each jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn, 02-08-12-16-29, to win individual prizes of $40,000, less applicable withholding. The tickets were sold by:

• Shop 'N Save, 4647 Buttermilk Hollow Road, West Mifflin, Allegheny County;
• Croydon News, 703 Bristol Pike, Croydon, Bucks County; and
• Turkey Hill Minit Mart, 524 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon.

Prizes must be claimed and tickets validated before winners can be identified. Treasure Hunt winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Treasure Hunt ticket should promptly sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at the nearest Lottery office.

How to play Treasure Hunt: Players pay $1 and select five numbers from 1 to 30. Players may select their own numbers, or they may opt for computer-selected quick picks. Players must match all five numbers drawn to win the jackpot. Players also win prizes for matching two, three or four winning numbers. Treasure Hunt drawings are held seven days a week, and tickets can be purchased up to seven draws (one week) in advance. Chances of winning the jackpot prize are 1-in-142,506; the overall chances of winning any prize are about 1-in-5.45.

About Us: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery to direct all proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since ticket sales began in 1972, it has contributed nearly $28 billion to fund property tax and rent rebates, transportation, care services, prescription assistance, and local services including senior centers and meals. 

Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for help with a compulsive gambling problem.

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