A lucky Philly resident wins $1 million recently in scratch off lottery game

A man from Philadelphia is celebrating after winning big with a scratch-off ticket and taking home $1 million.

The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket from a local convenience store and scratched it off to reveal the $1 million prize.

Scratch-off tickets are a popular form of lottery game in Pennsylvania, offering players the chance to win instant cash prizes.

The Pennsylvania Lottery has reminded all players to play responsibly and to never spend more than they can afford to lose.

The $1 million prize will be paid out to the winner in installments over 20 years, with the option of taking a lump sum payment of approximately $600,000.

The Pennsylvania Lottery benefits senior citizens in the state by providing funding for programs such as transportation, meals, and prescription assistance, and the winner's prize will contribute to these important programs.