Lightning Loot Player Scores $116K in Westmoreland County

Someone in Westmoreland County is celebrating after a lucky stop at the store turned into a $116,503 payday from the Pennsylvania Lottery.

The big-winning ticket was sold Tuesday at Pop ‘N Brew Super Store on East Main Street in Mount Pleasant Township. As a bonus for selling the ticket, the retailer scores an extra $500 reward. Not a bad day at work!

? Here’s what makes it exciting:

• The win came from Lightning Loot, a $5 Fast Play game

• Progressive jackpots start at $50,000 and grow until someone hits

• No scratching. No waiting for a drawing.

Lightning Loot is one of those instant-style games printed right from the lottery terminal. You find out on the spot if you’ve won — simple, quick, and straight to the point.

For one lucky player, that quick print turned into a six-figure surprise.