New Holiday Games Offer Second Chances to Win; Lottery Urges Age-Appropriate Gift Giving

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery's new holiday-themed Scratch-Offs are now on sale, offering millions of dollars in prizes and extra chances to win through the Very Merry Second-Chance Drawings.  

This year's holiday Scratch-Offs are Merry Millions ($20), Holiday Gifts ($10), $100,000 Wish List ($5), Twelve Elves ($3), Candy Cane Cash ($2), and Snow Me the Money ($1).

Non-winning tickets for those games may be entered into the Very Merry Second-Chance Drawing, offering three $100,000 top prizes among a total of $1 million in prizes.

Starting October 31, the drawing will also accept designated winning or non-winning draw game tickets that feature an Official Entry Code. Starting November 7, the drawing will also be open to non-winning holiday-themed Fast Play games, Holiday $100s ($5) and Stocking Stuffer Doubler ($1).

Entrants will also have the chance to play bonus interactive games. Enter by January 4, 2018, through the VIP Players Club at palottery.com or scan-to-enter using our Official Mobile App. Visit palottery.com for entry, prizes, rules and drawing information. Mailed entries are not accepted. Prizes, including top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.

The Pennsylvania Lottery has again joined other state lotteries and the National Council on Problem Gambling to remind players that lottery games are not suitable for children. Whether buying a ticket for yourself or as a gift, Pennsylvania Lottery players must be 18 or older. Tickets are not toys.     

About Us: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery to direct all proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since ticket sales began in 1972, it has contributed nearly $28 billion to fund property tax and rent rebates, transportation, care services, prescription assistance, and local services including senior centers and meals. 

Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for help with a compulsive gambling problem.

Visit palottery.com for winning numbers, rules, chances of winning, and to join the VIP Players Club for second chances to win. Install our official mobile app, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @PALottery.

MEDIA CONTACT: Lottery Media Relations, 717-702-8008

SOURCE Pennsylvania Lottery