Two lucky Powerball players in northeastern Pennsylvania could be holding $100,000 tickets and not even know it yet. Thanks to a recent drawing, winners in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties contributed to a combined $2.4 million in prizes across the state.
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Two winning Powerball tickets worth $100,000 are out there — is one yours?
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Key Takeaways:
- Two $100,000 Winners in Pennsylvania
- Tickets Sold at Local Businesses
- Part of $2.4 Million in Statewide Winnings
- Businesses Rewarded With Bonuses
- Other Substantial Prizes Also Claimed
Introduction
Two Pennsylvanians may be walking around with life-changing $100,000 Powerball tickets—and they might not even know it. These winning tickets, part of Wednesday’s drawing, contributed to a remarkable $2.4 million in prize money across the state.
Sales Locations
The Carriage Stop Plaza at 2500 East End Blvd. in Plains Township, Luzerne County, and Sheetz at 500 Mount Pleasant Drive in Scranton, Lackawanna County, sold the two winning tickets. Each player’s ticket matched four of the five white balls and the red Powerball, qualifying them for the $100,000 payouts.
Power Play Boost
These two tickets were among nine Powerball with Power Play winners. The Power Play feature multiplies certain non-jackpot winnings, creating larger prizes for those who spend a little more on their tickets. Both businesses that sold the tickets received $500 bonuses for their role in these sales.
Other Big Winners
According to lottery officials, these weren’t the only big payouts in Pennsylvania. One $1 million prize was sold in Allegheny County, and another ticket worth $500,000 was claimed elsewhere, showing how wide-reaching the luck from this particular Powerball draw turned out to be.
Community Impact
The local shops that sold these winning tickets also share in the excitement, benefiting from modest bonuses and crowds of curious customers. With two $100,000 payouts tied to their locations, these businesses may see an uptick in ticket sales from hopeful players.
Conclusion
For now, the most pressing question remains: Who holds these winning tickets, and will they step forward to claim their $100,000 prizes? Powerball enthusiasts across the state are being urged to double-check their numbers and see if they’re the fortunate winners of this local lottery windfall.
