PA Lottery Fast Play Games Award Over $94 Million in First Year

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery's Fast Play games have awarded more than $94 million in prizes to over 11 million winners during the first year of sales. Fast Play games offer players the chance to win prizes without scratching the ticket or waiting for a drawing.

"Our players really enjoy Fast Play games, as proven by their enormous popularity during the first year of sales," said Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. "We're thrilled that these games have received such an enthusiastic response and we thank our players for their support."

Launched Feb. 28, 2017 with three games, the Fast Play category today offers more than a dozen different games that range in price from $1 to $10. Some games also feature a progressive top prize that grows until it is won, then resets to the minimum top prize and starts growing again.

Visit the Fast Play Winners page at palottery.com to see where prizes have been won.

About Fast Play: Fast Play games offer the chance to instantly win prizes without scratching the ticket or waiting for a drawing. Fast Play games print on-demand from a Lottery sales terminal or self-service touch-screen vending terminal. Review the ticket, scan it at a Lottery retailer or use the ticket checker on our official mobile app to determine if it is a winner. Some Fast Play games offer progressive top prizes. Fast Play tickets must be printed at the time of purchase; retailers may not print tickets in advance. Prizes expire one year from the date of purchase. Chances of winning vary by game. Review rules, chances of winning and other game details at palottery.com.

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.

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SOURCE Pennsylvania Lottery