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Who Benefits

The PA Lottery Benefits Older Pennsylvanians

Every time you play, an older Pennsylvanian wins.

How does the PA Lottery benefit older Pennsylvanians? Since the very first Lottery ticket was sold in 1972, Pennsylvania Lottery proceeds have been used to support programs for older residents, and the Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state Lottery that designates all its proceeds to such programs.  

PA Lottery Beneficiaries Win

It’s just not PA Lottery winners who win. With the help of PA Lottery players, since 1972, the Pennsylvania Lottery has generated more than $22.6 billion in funding for programs that offer assistance with:

Senior Centers

Senior Centers
Senior Center Video

Low-Cost Prescription Drugs

Loe Cost Prescription Drugs
Low-Cost Prescription Drug Video

Free Transit & Reduced-Fare Shared Rides

Free Transit & Reduced-Fare Shared Rides
Free Transit & Reduced-Fare Shared Rides Video

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Property Tax & Rent Rebate Video

Long-Term Living Services

Long-Term Living Services
Long-Term Living Service Video

In just the last year, the Pennsylvania Lottery generated more than $1 billion for programs benefiting older Pennsylvanians. Read more about PA Lottery benefits.

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