Residents of Shaler Township may soon see a $770,000 lottery prize disappear. Pennsylvania Lottery officials confirmed that a Cash 5 ticket purchased at the Giant Eagle grocery store on Butler Plank Road matched all five numbers (11, 20, 31, 36, 38) in the Dec. 21, 2025 drawing, but the winner has not come forward.
Deadline approaching
The lottery says the claim must be filed by Dec. 21, 2026. Winners can submit a claim by mail or in person at any Pennsylvania Lottery office. If the prize is not claimed by that date, the money will be returned to the Lottery Fund, which supports programs for older Pennsylvanians.
How the prize is used
Unlike some state lotteries that give players only 90 or 180 days to claim a prize, Pennsylvania allows a full year from the drawing date. This longer window gives players ample time to locate a ticket, especially when the winner may be unaware that they hold a winning slip.
Local impact
The unclaimed jackpot highlights the importance of checking lottery tickets promptly. It also underscores the role of the Pennsylvania Lottery in funding senior services, a benefit that aligns with the community’s values of caring for elders.
What residents can do
If you purchased a lottery ticket at the Giant Eagle on Butler Plank Road around Dec. 2025, or if you have a ticket you think might be a winner, verify the numbers against the official results posted on the Pennsylvania Lottery website. The lottery encourages anyone with a potential winning ticket to claim it as soon as possible.
Contact information
For questions about the claim process, call the Pennsylvania Lottery Customer Service line at 1‑800‑LOTTERY (1‑800‑568‑8379) or visit www.palottery.state.pa.us. The lottery office in nearby Pittsburgh can also assist with in‑person claims.
While the prize remains unclaimed, the community hopes the rightful winner will step forward before the deadline, allowing the funds to either change a life or continue supporting vital senior programs across the Commonwealth.
Original reporting: WTAE (Hearst) – local — read the source article.
