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Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot won! A Philly player landed $461,000

Did you win the jackpot?

Cash 5 with Quick Cash logo on a yellow background.
Samantha Herscher

Calling all Pennsylvania Cash 5 with Quick Cash players! A ticket sold on Saturday, March 16th, in Philadelphia matched all five winning numbers (7, 9, 10, 34, 42) to win more than $461,00.

Are you the winner? Check those tickets. Winners can only claim prizes after they're verified. You have one year from the drawing date to claim your Cash 5 prize and one year from purchase for your Quick Cash prize. If you're the big winner, contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lottery office or call 1-800-692-7481 for next steps.

Check your other Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets, too. Over 13,900 other tickets won prizes in this drawing. You can claim smaller prizes at any lottery retailer.

Claiming your winnings

Before celebrating, remember to sign the back of your ticket with your name, address, phone number, and signature. Lottery tickets are bearer documents, meaning whoever has them is the legal owner. Signing it secures your claim.

How to play Cash 5 with Quick Cash

Cash 5 offers a chance to win a big jackpot every single day with a lump sum payout – no confusing annuities. Every Cash 5 ticket comes with Quick Cash, an instant win game offering a shot at $2 or $6.

Here's how to play:

  • Pick five numbers between 1 and 43. You can choose them yourself or use Quick Pick for random selections.
  • Match all five drawn numbers to win the Cash 5 jackpot. Prizes are also awarded for matching two, three, or four numbers.
  • Each $2 play gets you an entry for the evening Cash 5 drawing and one Quick Cash game.
  • Match any of your numbers to any winning number in your Quick Cash game to win that prize.

Quick Cash vs. Cash 5: Winning odds

Quick Cash offers better odds at 1 in 4.71, while winning the Cash 5 jackpot is a 1 in 962,598 shot. The overall odds of winning any Cash 5 prize are about 1 in 10.5.

More than just games: Supporting Pennsylvania's seniors

The Pennsylvania Lottery isn't just about winning big. Their core mission is to generate funds that benefit older Pennsylvanians every day. Through ticket sales, they raise money for vital programs like senior centers, meals, transportation, care services, and prescription assistance.

Since its launch in 1971, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed over $35.1 billion to support these programs, making a real difference in countless seniors' lives across the state.

The PA Lottery prioritizes integrity and responsible practices in everything they do, from business operations to marketing. They value strong relationships with retailers and believe in fostering a culture of innovation and mutual respect within their team.

The next time you play the Pennsylvania Lottery's Cash 5 with Quick Cash, you're also supporting Pennsylvania's older adults.

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