Pennsylvania Lottery announces $1 million winner in Schuylkill County
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Pennsylvania Lottery announces $1 million winner in Schuylkill County
Updated: 12:02 PM EDT Jul 14, 2026
If you see someone in Schuylkill County unusually happy, it could be because they are now a millionaire. Video above: Top stories, weather forecast from WGAL News 8.A Schuylkill County retailer sold a $1 million-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Jackpot Scratch-Off ticket. Tamaqua Mart LLC, 401 West Broad St. in Tamaqua, will also receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket. Jackpot is a $20 Scratch-Off game that offers top prizes of $1 million. Winners should remember that Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game’s end-sale date. If you’re holding the winning ticket, sign the back right away and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. Lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding. For rules and odds, visit palottery.com.
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. —
If you see someone in Schuylkill County unusually happy, it could be because they are now a millionaire.
Video above: Top stories, weather forecast from WGAL News 8.
A Schuylkill County retailer sold a $1 million-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Jackpot Scratch-Off ticket. Tamaqua Mart LLC, 401 West Broad St. in Tamaqua, will also receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
Jackpot is a $20 Scratch-Off game that offers top prizes of $1 million. Winners should remember that Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game’s end-sale date.
If you’re holding the winning ticket, sign the back right away and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. Lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding. For rules and odds, visit palottery.com.