Powerball Jackpot Grows: Pennsylvania Protects Lottery Winners
Powerball is up to 725 million for Saturday night’s drawing. If you’re like me and would love to win, but would also love to maintain your anonymity, I have good…
Powerball is up to 725 million for Saturday night’s drawing. If you’re like me and would love to win, but would also love to maintain your anonymity, I have good news for you. As the Powerball jackpot grows, Pennsylvania hopes to protect the state's lottery winners.
There is a law in the Pennsylvania House right now that would give Pennsylvania lottery winners the option to remain anonymous. It passed the Senate unanimously.
According to ABC27, one state representative is all for the bill. Senator Lisa Baker said she has a friend who hit the lottery (literally) and, while the money was nice, it was not a great experience. Baker said her friend felt harassed and even stalked. What's worse? The winner's grandparents were contacted by someone who tried to scam them, saying the winner owed them money.
Pennsylvania Protect Winners
In the event it doesn’t pass, did you know that in Pennsylvania, you can create a trust to collect your winnings and it can keep your name out of the process? It's true. But a lot of people don't know, many don't think they need it, and some just don't have the means to make it happen. The Pennsylvania Lottery likes the current arrangement because, basically, they believe seeing a winner is good for business.
It does make it more exciting to play when you can put a face and name to a jackpot winner. We’re all curious to see what they do with the money. But would you not play if you only knew there was a winning ticket and not who it belonged to? I think you would. And I think, if you win, you and your family would really appreciate your anonymity if you choose to keep it.
How To Play
For $2 per ticket, you select 5 numbers between 1 and 69 for the white balls. And then one more number between 1 and 26 for the red Powerball.
Drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 ET. To watch the drawings, click HERE.
The jackpot grows until a ticket wins by matching all 5 white balls and 1 red ball (Powerball).
If you're lucky enough to win, you can choose to receive your price as an annuity - which is paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump sum.
13 Pennsylvania Scratch-Off Tickets That Still Have Millions Up For Grabs
In Pennsylvania, there are a number of Scratch-Off tickets that still have prizes on the table. That means, there are still tickets out there with big money up for grabs.
Scratch-Offs are underrated lottery beauties. They're a fun way to pass the time. Got a spare dollar? Buy a ticket, grab a coin, scratch away, and win BIG. You usually equate the big cash with the more traditional lottery drawings. But, Scratch-Offs also hold the power to make you decently rich.
Now, what we're about to tell you is public information. We found an ultimate cheat code to determine which ticket to buy. The Pennsylvania Lottery's website has a list of active Scratch-Offs. It tells you the number of big prizes that still haven't been claimed for each ticket. So, you have a better chance of winning big when you purchase the tickets we have listed below.
Of course, this is the lottery we're talking about. No prize is guaranteed. But, know that some tickets have no big money left to give, and others have loads! You may want to try your hand at some of the Pennsylvania Scratch-Off tickets that still have millions up for grabs we found at the time of publication and see what's in store.
And as Gus the Groundhog says: "Keep on scratchin'!"
$3,000,000 Fun Fortune
This ticket still has top prizes to be claimed. There are 4 $3,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 8 $300,000, and 28 $30,000 prizes left. Keep an eye out for this one.
THE GAME OF LIFE
Every played the game of LIFE? There are 4 $1,040,000 prizes left. Plus, 9 $5,000, and 725 $1,000 prizes left. It's the board game that keeps on giving.
Million Dollar Cashfall
There are top prizes left for Million Dollar Cashfall. There are 3 $1,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 6 $100,000, and 14 $10,000 prizes left.
Big Money Millionaire
This ticket still has big money up for grabs. There are 4 $1,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 9 $100,000, and 13 $10,000 prizes left.
$3 Million Mega Stacks
Look out for this ticket for top prizes. There are 4 $3,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 11 $300,000, and 12 $30,000 prizes left.
Five Million Fabulous Fortune
This fabulous ticket has even more fabulous odds at winning big. There are 3 $5,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 8 $500,000, and 5 $250,000 prizes left.
$1,000,000 Game
Keep an eye out in the Scratch-Off machine for this big ticket. There are 2 $1,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 4 $100,000, and 7 $10,000 prizes left.
$3 Million Diamonds and Gold
Winning big is simply life-changing! For this ticket, there are 2 $3,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 3 $300,000, and 8 $30,000 prizes left.
My Three Million
This ticket still has some pretty awesome top prizes to be claimed. There are 2 $3,000,000 prizes left. Plus, 4 $300,000, and 13 $30,000 prizes left.
PRESS YOUR LUCK®
PRESS YOUR LUCK with this Scratch-Off. There are 8 $200,000 prizes left. Plus, 26 $5,000, and 54 $1,000 prizes left.
Win+ Win+ Win+
It may not be millions, but any cash prize is a good cash prize. There are 5 $500,000 prizes left. Plus, 20 $10,000, and 877 $1,000 prizes left.
Feeling Lucky
If you feel lucky, you should maybe buy yourself one of these. There are 7 $500,000 prizes left. Plus, 23 $10,000, and 550 $1,000 prizes left.
Scratch and Win
This ticket still ALSO has top prizes to be claimed. There are 5 $500,000 prizes left. Plus, 13 $10,000, and 676 $1,000 prizes left.
