Pennsylvania Lottery officials are apologizing to players for a mishap in a Cash 5 drawing.

In last night's drawing, the first numbered ball didn't drop into the viewing area in a reasonable amount of time. The drawing official went on to the Match 6 drawing. After that, the Cash 5 machine drew the remaining numbers.

The machine is being taken out of service so the manufacturer can inspect it. The lottery has a backup Cash 5 machine to use in the meantime.

First Published: November 8, 2008, 5:45 p.m.