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28-06-2025
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New Castle man wins $50,000 playing Delaware Lottery. See where he bought his ticket
A Delaware man recently came away a big winner after playing the Delaware Lottery. A 52-year-old New Castle man, who chose to remain anonymous, won a total of $50,000 playing Delaware Lottery's PLAY 5, according to lottery officials. The winning numbers drawn on May 27 matched the numbers he chose himself using his late father's birthday, officials said. He purchased the ticket at the Shell on 3001 New Castle Ave. near New Castle. The man claimed his prize that day. According to lottery officials, the winner said he discovered days earlier a serious leak in his roof and didn't have the funds to fix it. After praying for two days, he felt compelled to buy his routine PLAY 5 ticket, but this time he won big. 'Stories like this are a reminder of how meaningful a win can be,' said Helene Keeley, Delaware Lottery director. 'We're thrilled that this prize came at such an important time and that it will help make a real difference in his life.' The winning numbers from the May 27 PLAY 5 drawing were 4-1-3-4-2. PLAY 5 drawings are held seven days a week. Day drawings are at 1:58 p.m. and play up to 1:40 p.m. Night drawings are at 7:57 p.m. and play up to 7:30 p.m. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, visit Big winner: Bear resident wins $366,000 jackpot at Bally's Dover Casino Resort Delaware Lottery: Smyrna man, Townsend man each win big. See how much they won Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to First things first, sign the back of your ticket using an ink pen to identify yourself as the ticket owner. Once signed, ownership of a ticket cannot be changed or transferred, according to the Delaware Lottery. A prize worth $5,001 or more can be claimed at the Delaware Lottery Office on business days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must bring a photo ID with your name and address and a Social Security card. All winning Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America tickets must be redeemed in the state and jurisdiction where they were sold. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware man wins $50,000 in Delaware Lottery PLAY 5 game
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28-06-2025
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Wilmington man hits Delaware Lottery twice in a week. Here's where he bought his tickets
Lady Luck smiled on a Wilmington man not once, but twice. A 34-year-old Wilmington man hit Delaware Lottery's PLAY 5 game twice in four days, winning more than $300,000, according to the Delaware Lottery. The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed two $50,000 tickets and two $10,000 tickets from the June 9 PLAY 5 day drawing after matching all five winning numbers: 1-0-0-0-0. He returned to Delaware Lottery headquarters on June 16 to claim another stunning prize – $200,000 from the June 13 day drawing where he had four tickets each worth $50,000. The winning numbers on the second victory were 5-0-1-5-9. The tickets were purchased at the New Castle Shell in New Castle. The Wilmington man said he's played the lottery for five years and spends about $50 on tickets each time. He picks his numbers. For the June 9 win, he based his number selection on his old phone number. For the second victory, the number was inspired by his grandfather, who often played 5-0-1-5 in PLAY 4. The winner decided to build off that tradition by adding a fifth digit, and it paid off. Lottery winner: New Castle man wins $50,000 playing Delaware Lottery. See where he bought his ticket PLAY 5 is a daily numbers game in which you pick your favorite 5-digit number, then you choose a bet amount and bet type. You can play your favorite numbers day or night or both. PLAY 5 drawings are held seven days a week. Day drawings are at 1:58 p.m. and play up to 1:40 p.m. Night drawings are at 7:57 p.m. and play up to 7:30 p.m. Here's how to play PLAY 5, according to the Delaware Lottery: Mark your drawing time: day, night or both (remember to use blue or black ink or a pencil). Mark the number of drawings you want to enter, up to seven. To enter today's drawing only, leave this section blank. To enter future drawings, mark one or more days up to a week in advance. You can play up to five games on each playslip. For each game you want to play, it's as easy as ... Mark four numbers, one in each column, from 0 to 9. If you make a mistake, check the VOID box and use the next game panel; don't erase. If you want the computer to pick numbers for you, mark the Quick Pick box. Mark the amount you want to bet: 50 cents or $1. Mark the bet type you want: Straight: Play any five-digit number. Must match winning numbers exactly. Box: Play any five-digit number. Must match winning numbers in any order. Front 4: First four digits must match winning numbers exactly. Back 4: Last four digits must match winning numbers exactly. Front 3: First three digits must match winning numbers exactly. Back 3: Last three digits must match winning numbers exactly. Front Pair: First two digits must match winning numbers exactly. Back Pair: Last two digits must match winning numbers exactly. Check out the Prizes & Odds page for a detailed explanation of each bet type. To enter your PLAY 5 bets, give your completed playslip to the retailer, or you may use a PHD terminal. The odds depend on which game you play. Straight: The odds of matching all five numbers is 1-in-100,000. Box: The odds of winning the box range from 1-in-833 for a 120-way box to 1-in-20,000 for a 5-way box. Front 4: The odds are 1-in-10,000. Back 4: The odds are 1-in-10,000. Front 3: The odds are 1-in-1,000. Back 3: The odds are 1-in-1,000. Front pair: The odds are 1-in-100. Back pair: The odds are 1-in-100. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Wilmington man wins Delaware Lottery game twice in a week
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28-06-2025
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Dover woman hits the lottery twice with the same number. How did she do it?
A 77-year-old Dover woman hit it big in the Delaware lottery in June, winning twice with the same lucky number. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, won a total of $60,000 from the PLAY 5 day drawing on June 9. She matched all five winning digits for a prize of $50,000, and she also had a second ticket with a boxed bet for another $10,000 win on the same five-digit number, according to the Delaware Lottery. She purchased her winning ticket at Magic 7 Convenience Store in Dover. The Dover woman picks her own numbers and used a number she saw on television that stuck with her, the lottery said. She plans to save some of the winnings and have fun with the rest. 'We're always thrilled when longtime players hit it big,' said Helene Keeley, director of the Delaware Lottery. 'This winner's dedication and excitement are what make the PLAY 5 game so special. We congratulate her and wish her all the best as she enjoys her prize.' The winning numbers from the PLAY 5 June 9 day draw were 1-0-0-0-0. The woman claimed her prize from Lottery Headquarters on June 10. PLAY 5 is a daily numbers game in which you pick your favorite 5-digit number, then you choose a bet amount and bet type. You can play your favorite numbers day or night or both. PLAY 5 drawings are held seven days a week. Day drawings are at 1:58 p.m. and play up to 1:40 p.m. Night drawings are at 7:57 p.m. and play up to 7:30 p.m. Here's how to play PLAY 5, according to the Delaware Lottery: Mark your drawing time: day, night or both (remember to use blue or black ink or a pencil). Mark the number of drawings you want to enter, up to seven. To enter today's drawing only, leave this section blank. To enter future drawings, mark one or more days up to a week in advance. You can play up to five games on each playslip. For each game you want to play, it's as easy as ... Mark four numbers, one in each column, from 0 to 9. If you make a mistake, check the VOID box and use the next game panel; don't erase. If you want the computer to pick numbers for you, mark the Quick Pick box. Mark the amount you want to bet: 50 cents or $1. Mark the bet type you want: Straight: Play any five-digit number. Must match winning numbers exactly. Box: Play any five-digit number. Must match winning numbers in any order. Front 4: First four digits must match winning numbers exactly. Back 4: Last four digits must match winning numbers exactly. Front 3: First three digits must match winning numbers exactly. Back 3: Last three digits must match winning numbers exactly. Front Pair: First two digits must match winning numbers exactly. Back Pair: Last two digits must match winning numbers exactly. Check out the Prizes & Odds page for a detailed explanation of each bet type. To enter your PLAY 5 bets, give your completed playslip to the retailer, or you may use a PHD terminal. Another winner: New Castle man wins $50,000 playing Delaware Lottery. See where he bought his ticket Another winner: Wilmington man hits Delaware Lottery twice in a week. Here's where he bought his tickets The odds depend on which game you play. Straight: The odds of matching all five numbers is 1-in-100,000. Box: The odds of winning the box range from 1-in-833 for a 120-way box to 1-in-20,000 for a 5-way box. Front 4: The odds are 1-in-10,000. Back 4: The odds are 1-in-10,000. Front 3: The odds are 1-in-1,000. Back 3: The odds are 1-in-1,000. Front pair: The odds are 1-in-100. Back pair: The odds are 1-in-100. (This story was updated to add a photo gallery.) This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Dover woman claims $60,000 from 2 winning lottery tickets
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28-06-2025
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Women win $1 million, $300,000 in Delaware Lottery instant games
The Delaware Lottery has produced more big winners in June. Three Dover women won a $1 million top prize in the Delaware Lottery 50th Anniversary Instant Game. They bought their ticket at the Royal Farms store on South Salisbury Boulevard in Dover. The number "21" proved to be lucky for the winners. Their ticket was No. 21, and the winning number was 21. Also, one of them was born on the 21st. Delaware Lottery said the anonymous winners planned to pay off the mortgage on a house that they recently bought together. They claimed their prize on June 18. Another $1 million prize remains in the Delaware Lottery 50th Anniversary Instant Game, which costs $50 to play. Another winner struck it big playing the Delaware Lottery's $300,000 PAYOUT Instant Game. A 49-year-old woman from Bear won the grand prize of $300,000 with a ticket bought at the Food Lion in Newark. Delaware Lottery said the money would help her cover her two children's college tuition. She claimed her prize on June 11. All three top prizes of $300,000 in the $300,000 PAYOUT game have been won. The game cost $30 to play. Lucky in lottery? These are the states with the most Mega Millions jackpot winners Earlier in June, a Wilmington man hit Delaware Lottery's PLAY 5 drawing game twice in one week, winning more than $300,000, and a Dover woman won twice in the PLAY 5 game with the same lucky number for total prizes worth $60,000. Sign the ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen. Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket's back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904. Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties. Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card. For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via for a map. Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery. Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win. Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m. Lotto America: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Lottery instant games' top prizes of $1 million, $300,000 won
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07-06-2025
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Smyrna man, Townsend man each win big with Delaware Lottery. See how much they won
Two Delawareans hit it big recently with the Delaware Lottery. A 74-year-old man from Smyrna won a total of $75,000, and a 72-year-old man from Townsend won $50,000 after playing Delaware Lottery's PLAY 5, according to lottery officials. The man from Smyrna, who chose to remain anonymous, earned his win across three tickets, all with the same winning numbers. He purchased the tickets at Larry's Liquors on North Dupont Highway in Dover, officials said. 'This kind of win is exactly what makes our games so exciting,' said Helene Keeley, Delaware Lottery director. 'To see someone win multiple times in a single drawing is rare and thrilling, and we're happy to celebrate this incredible moment with him.' Delaware Lottery: Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for June 5, 2025 The winning numbers from the PLAY 5 on May 21, 2025, day draw were 1-1-0-0-1. He claimed two of the $25,000 tickets on May 21 and the third on May 22. Meanwhile, the Townsend man, who also chose to remain anonymous, won one of the top prizes playing PLAY 5 after purchasing the winning ticket at Boyd's Corner Liquors in Middletown. The winner, who has been playing the Delaware Lottery since 2020, said he usually purchases 10 tickets at a time and uses Quick Pick to select his numbers, officials said. This time, his belief in luck paid off because he matched all five numbers to take home the game's top prize. 'This is my biggest win so far,' said the Townsend man, who plans to use the prize money to pay bills and make a donation to his church. 'A $50,000 PLAY 5 win is a thrilling reminder that big moments can happen any day,' Keeley said. 'We're always excited to celebrate wins like this with our players.' The winning numbers from the PLAY 5 night drawing on April 21 were 3-4-5-1-4. The man claimed his prize from Lottery Headquarters on April 22. PLAY 5 drawings are held seven days a week. Day drawings are at 1:58 p.m. and play up to 1:40 p.m. Night drawings are at 7:57 p.m. and play up to 7:30 p.m. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, visit Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to First things first, sign the back of your ticket using an ink pen to identify yourself as the ticket owner. Once signed, ownership of a ticket cannot be changed or transferred, according to the Delaware Lottery. A prize worth $5,001 or more can be claimed at the Delaware Lottery Office on business days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must bring a photo ID with your name and address and a Social Security card. All winning Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America tickets must be redeemed in the state and jurisdiction where they were sold. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware men win $75K, $50K in Delaware Lottery PLAY 5 game
