Are you feeling lucky today? The Pennsylvania Lottery offers a multitude of opportunities to test your fortune, with draws happening throughout the day and night, offering chances to win big on games from Pick 2 to Powerball.

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The Pennsylvania Lottery is a constant source of excitement, offering a diverse range of games, drawing times, and ways to check results. From the quick thrills of Pick 2 and Pick 3 to the larger jackpots of Mega Millions and Powerball, there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer the immediacy of watching the draws live on television or streaming online, or prefer the convenience of checking results via the official website or mobile app, the Lottery provides multiple avenues to stay informed.

For those eager to know if their numbers have hit the mark, the Pick 4 results can be found on the Pennsylvania Lottery website daily after 1:35 p.m. for the day drawing and nightly at 6:59 p.m. for the evening draw. Pick 3 results follow a similar schedule, with drawings also daily after 1:35 p.m. and nightly at 6:59 p.m. Further, staying connected is made easy through the subscription to Lottery RSS feeds. This ensures that updates will flow in to your information channels in a timely fashion.

The lottery's website and mobile app bring you a host of information, including the outcomes of all Pennsylvania Lottery draws, as well as Mega Millions and Powerball. For the truly dedicated, there is the Lottery VIP Players Club, offering email and text alerts with winning lottery number alerts. This is designed to help keep up-to-date with the latest numbers and the chances that go with it.

Beyond the main draw games, the Pennsylvania Lottery also offers instant win opportunities. 5 Quick Cash, for example, is a game that prints with every Cash 5 ticket, with the chance to win between $2 and $6 instantly.

In the realm of financial matters, Philadelphia residents should be aware of the relevant tax obligations. The residential wage tax rate, as of 2018, stood at 3.8809%. Residents with unearned income are required to file a return by April 15 each year, a deadline that should be adhered to so that penalties are not incurred.

The history of these kinds of lotteries is rather interesting. The year 1967 saw the establishment of the State Income Tax (SIT). However, the inclusion of cash lottery winnings came later, beginning in 2016. In that year, it was reported that nearly 500 Philadelphians secured prizes of at least $3,000. This statistic points to a notable impact on the city's residents.

The latest Pennsylvania Powerball drawing took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, presenting a jackpot worth $167.3 million. Details of the winning numbers and which Power Play was selected are available for review. The draw represents a key moment in the ongoing story of the state's lottery system.

The allocation of funds from Cash 5 ticket sales is a key component of the lottery's financial operations. A significant 44.39% of the money is channeled into the prize pool. Of this pool, 44% is earmarked for the jackpot, and the remaining prizes are fixed. The structured methodology provides for how money is used and distributed.

The lottery draws attention, and the historical documentation is available. The managers' journal and ledger, along with related papers, are held at the Yale University Library. These sources offer insights into the management and financial aspects of the lottery over time. Further, the managers released in 1752, a comprehensive accounting of expenditures in a small pamphlet titled "Philadelphia Lottery Accounts." This historical artifact offers insight into the operation of the early lotteries.

Feature	Details
Game Names	Pick 2 Midday, Pick 2 Evening, Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening, Pick 4 Midday, Pick 4 Evening, Pick 5 Midday, Pick 5 Evening, Treasure Hunt, Cash 5, Match 6, Cash4Life, Mega Millions, Powerball
Drawing Schedules	Pick 3 and Pick 4: Daily after 1:35 p.m. (day) and 6:59 p.m. (evening) Mega Millions and Powerball: Specific schedules available on the PA Lottery website
Where to Watch/Check Results	PA Lottery website Official mobile app On TV or streaming online Lottery RSS feeds
Instant Win Games	5 Quick Cash (printed with every Cash 5 ticket)
Ticket Costs	Pick 2: $0.50 or $1 per play Pick 3: Varies based on play type Pick 4: Varies based on play type Cash 5: Varies based on play type
Play Types (Pick 2)	Straight/Box: $0.50 Super Straight: $1.50, $3, or $6 Wild Ball doubles the cost
Philadelphia Tax Information	Residential Wage Tax Rate (2018): 3.8809% Unearned Income: Must file a return by April 15th each year
Cash 5 Prize Pool Allocation	44.39% of ticket sales allocated to the prize pool 44% of the prize pool goes to the jackpot Remaining prizes are fixed amounts
Historical Documents Location	Yale University Library (Managers' Journal and Ledger)

For those in Philadelphia, the city's Amecorps funding of $17.9 million should be kept in mind. The nonprofit leaders locally should know that cuts may be in the works that could impact the people working on the volunteer programs.

Keeping up with the latest is as easy as tuning in to your local television station, where the results of Mega Millions drawings are announced. The option of subscribing to email and text alerts will allow you to receive winning lottery number alerts for games such as Cash 5 and other Pennsylvania Lottery games, as well.

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The details of pick 2, pick 3, and pick 4 games in the Pennsylvania Lottery deserve further clarification. For pick 2 games, tickets cost either $0.50 or $1 per play, based on the play type chosen. With pick 3, the same holds true, the ticket cost varies. The super straight play type offers higher payouts at costs of $1.50, $3, or $6. For pick 4, players pick four numbers from 0 to 9, or can use quick pick for random digits. This range of play options makes the lottery accessible to a variety of players.

The Pennsylvania lottery results from April 27, 2025, show the results for the pick 2 day, and pick 2 evening. To check your tickets, visit the website. This provides the specific numbers needed for the drawing. For the Pennsylvania lottery, the Pennsylvania State Income Tax (SIT) has a rate of 3.8809% (same as the residential wage tax) for 2018.

The state lottery, and its associated games, are an ongoing source of financial activity in Pennsylvania, and they are frequently updated. Checking your tickets, staying up-to-date on drawing times and results, and also being aware of the financial implications of lottery winnings or even general income, are the things to do. The Pennsylvania Lottery continues to adapt and evolve, offering a spectrum of opportunities to players, all while contributing to the state's revenue. It is a blend of chance, and the potential reward it can bring, which makes the lottery so attractive.