The winner, Corey Henry of Snyder County, said he enjoys playing Scratch-Offs from the Pennsylvania Lottery and purchased the big winning ticket on Wednesday, October 28. The 33-year-old said he scratched the ticket when he arrived home.

“I said, ‘No way!’” said Henry, who told his parents about the big win first.

“I said, ‘Mom! You will never believe what I won.’ She said, ‘$10,000? $40,000? $50,000?’ I told her that it was a lot more and showed it to her and my dad and she started screaming!” said Henry, who added that he’ll use part of the prize money to buy his mom a new vehicle.

“It’s been absolutely incredible!” said Henry.

“The Pennsylvania Lottery congratulates Corey Henry for winning this top prize and Quick Shop for selling this big winning holiday Scratch-Off ticket,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “Thanks to our network of close to 10,000 retailers and players across Pennsylvania, the Lottery is continuing to fulfill its mission of responsibly generating funds for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians.”
                 
The PA Lottery Scratch-Off $1,000,000 Merry Money went on sale on October 27 and is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million. This game also features a second chance to win on the $100,000 Wish List Second-Chance Drawing, which includes other qualifying holiday Scratch-Offs, Fast Play games and most Draw Games.

To determine if they have won a prize, players can review the ticket, scan it at a Lottery retailer or use the ticket checker feature on the Lottery’s Official App. Winners should immediately sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 and make an appointment to file a claim at the nearest Lottery office.

Prizes must be claimed and tickets validated before winners can be identified. Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date posted at palottery.com. All lottery prizes more than $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding. Visit palottery.com to review rules, chances of winning and learn how to play our traditional and online games.

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