Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania resident makes US history, wins more than $1.6M from online lottery game

A Centre County resident won more than $1.6 million from an online lottery game, the Pennsylvania Lottery said Friday. It’s the largest prize of its kind in U.S. history.

The player won the record-setting amount of money from PA Big Winner Spectacular, which the lottery described as a connect-style internet instant game with one progressive jackpot.

Pennsylvania is one of 14 states to sell lottery products online.

Bret Pallotto
Centre Daily Times
Bret Pallotto primarily reports on courts and crime for the Centre Daily Times. He was raised in Mifflin County and graduated from Lock Haven University.
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