Nearly $200M claimed from Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets in April

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Winners from those Pennsylvania Lottery "scratchers" claimed nearly $200 million dollars in prizes during the month of April.

According to Lottery officials, $198,135,617 in prized were claimed over those 30 days, including a top prize worth $3 million that was claimed in Luzerne County.

Two other top prizes worth $1 million were claimed by players from Allegheny and Pike counties.

A $10,000 bonus was given to the retailer for selling the $3 million-winning ticket, and a $5,000 bonus to the retailers for selling the winning Scratch-Off tickets worth $1 million.

• Can Do Convenience, 419 South Poplar St., Hazleton, Luzerne County ($10,000 bonus);
• Wawa, 5121 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County ($5,000 bonus); and
• Giant Eagle, 100 Settlers Ridge Center Road, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County ($5,000 bonus).

Across Pennsylvania, other big prizes claimed during April included:

• Four prizes of $500,000;
• Four prizes of $300,000;
• Three prizes of $250,000;
• Four pr...