MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery says it will be moving forward with computer system upgrades next week.

According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, they are prepared to begin computer system upgrades next week starting after midnight on Monday, March 18. These upgrades are expected to take until late into the day on Tuesday, March 19.

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During these upgrades, drawings will still take place; however, players will not be able to purchase any Fast Play tickets or Draw Game tickets at retail locations or online. Due to this, players are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance for these drawings.

It is important to note that players will still be able to purchase scratch-off tickets at the counter and at vending machines at Lottery retailers with cash only. Players will also still be able to play e-instant games online during these upgrades.

While upgrades take place, vouchers will not be produced or used. Players should also expect Daily Drawing results to not be posted on the Pennsylvania Lottery website; claims on winning prizes will also take a few weeks longer than usual.

“The Pennsylvania Lottery is working to upgrade vending equipment, improve our technology, and debut many new features that will improve the playing experience for our players – and this upgrade is one part of that effort,” said Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne, who heads the Pennsylvania Lottery, a bureau within the Department of Revenue. “We have a thorough plan in place to make sure next week’s transition to the new computer system has as little impact as possible for our players. This phase of our project is mainly taking place behind the scenes, but it’s a big move for us to improve our business, expand sales, and continue our mission of responsibly generating funding for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians.”

“All of these efforts will help the Lottery operate more efficiently, improve the playing experience for our players, and help us generate funding for the critical programs that our older residents rely upon,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “Our team is very passionate about responsibly providing entertainment options for our players. We are hard at work to make sure that we keep this momentum going and build on our success.”

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