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$3 Million-Winning Scratch Off Sold In Philadelphia

The store that sold the ticket, L&P Express at 5520 Whitaker Ave. in Lawncrest, will get a $10,000 selling bonus, as well.

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia store recently sold a $3 million-winning lottery ticket, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials.

Officials said a $3 million ticket of the $3 Million Limited Scratch-Off was sold at L & P Express, 5520 Whitaker Ave. in the Lawncrest section of the city.

The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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$3 Million Limited is a $30 game that offers top prizes of $3 million.

As a reminder, Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date posted online here.

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Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket, call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481 and file a claim at the nearest Lottery office.

All lottery prizes more than $5,000 are subject to applicable withholding. Visit palottery.com to review rules, chances of winning and learn how to play our traditional and online games.

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