How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Pennsylvania?

You must be 18 or older to buy a Pennsylvania lottery ticket.

How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Pennsylvania?

365 days, per the lottery's published rules.

Pennsylvania taxes lottery prizes at 3.07%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.

PA iLottery sells draw games and online instants to players 18+ located in Pennsylvania.

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By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Privacy. Winner anonymity is Not allowed. Your name, city and prize amount can be released under public-records law.
Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 3.07%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
Online. PA iLottery sells draw games and online instants to players 18+ located in Pennsylvania.
Where the money goes. Older Pennsylvanians: property tax and rent rebates, transit and prescription programs.

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Best for: Pennsylvania residents who want to buy tickets online with built-in spending limits.

State lottery: Pennsylvania Lottery
Running since: 1971
Minimum age: 18+
Official online sales: Yes
Courier apps: None operating
State tax on prizes: 3.07%
Claim deadline: 365 days
Winner anonymity: Not allowed
Where proceeds go: Older Pennsylvanians: property tax and rent rebates, transit and prescription programs.

How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Pennsylvania?: You must be 18 or older to buy a Pennsylvania lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Pennsylvania?: 365 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Does Pennsylvania tax lottery winnings?: Pennsylvania taxes lottery prizes at 3.07%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Pennsylvania?: Not allowed.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Pennsylvania?: PA iLottery sells draw games and online instants to players 18+ located in Pennsylvania.

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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Problem gambling help in Pennsylvania: state resources or call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.