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Army Soldier Wins $1.3 Million Lottery Jackpot on First Play

The win coincides with his youngest daughter’s June 12 graduation from Army basic training

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Winner Christopher Lehman with Pennsylvania Lottery Western Regional Sales Manager Victoria Holman on June 10, 2025, in Pittsburgh.

Overview

  • Christopher Lehman budgeted $100 to play Jackpot Spectacular online on May 30 and won $1,351,472 the same day he created his account.
  • He received a commemorative check from Pennsylvania Lottery officials on June 10 at their Pittsburgh office.
  • Lehman plans to pay off his mortgage and car loan before investing the remainder of his windfall.
  • The victory comes as his youngest daughter completed Army basic training on June 12, adding to the family celebrations.
  • Jackpot Spectacular is a multi-state progressive game that offers multipliers up to 50 times a bet, free games and bonus rounds while funding programs for older Pennsylvanians.