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June 25, 2025
Dover woman wins $60,000 playing PLAY 5®
Dover, DE — A 77-year-old woman from Dover is celebrating a $60,000 win from the PLAY 5® day drawing on June 9, 2025. She matched all five winning numbers for a prize of $50,000, she also had a second ticket with a boxed bet for another $10,000 win on the same number.
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has been playing since the Delaware Lottery’s inception. She picks her own numbers, this time using a number she saw on television that stuck with her. “I was excited,” she said, once she realized she had won. She plans to save some of the winnings and have fun with the rest. She purchased her winning ticket at Magic 7 Convenience Store in Dover.
“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, 2025 day draw were 1 0 0 0 0. The woman claimed her prize from Lottery Headquarters on June 10, 2025.
PLAY 5® drawings are held seven days a week. Day drawings are at 1:58 PM and play up to 1:40 PM. Night drawings are at 7:57 PM and play up to 7:30 PM. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, please visit: Where To Buy | Delaware Lottery.
About the Delaware Lottery:
Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed $6.0 billion to the state’s General Fund to help finance needed state services that benefit everyone in Delaware. The Lottery offers a variety of games: POWERBALL®, MEGA MILLIONS®, LOTTO AMERICA®, MULTI-WIN LOTTO, LUCKY FOR LIFE®, PLAY 3, PLAY 4,PLAY 5, Keno®, Sports Lottery and Instant Games, iGaming, Video Lottery and Table Games. Delaware Lottery game and promotional details are available at delottery.com, at licensed locations, and from the Lottery’s office in Dover.
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