2025 Press Releases
September 4, 2025
Milford Woman Wins $390,000 Playing Delaware Lottery’s Lucky For Life® Multi-State Drawing Game
Dover, DE — A 54-year-old woman from Milford is celebrating a $390,000 prize from the August 26, 2025, Lucky for Life® drawing.
The healthcare management professional, who chose to remain anonymous, said she was “amazed, excited and thankful” when she realized her ticket had matched all five numbers in the drawing. She used Quick Pick to select her numbers, purchasing just a single ticket, and is a first-time Lottery winner.
After checking the results, she first shared the good news with her daughter and spouse, noting that the prize will change her life in a positive way.
“It’s always exciting when one ticket brings such a big win,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “This $390,000 win is an incredible moment for our player, and we couldn’t be happier to share in the excitement. At the same time, we remind all our players that the best way to enjoy the fun is by playing responsibly.”
The woman purchased the winning ticket at Sweet Mart, located at 13 Causey Avenue in Milford, with the winning numbers of 05, 06, 08, 17, and 36. She claimed her prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on August 29, 2025.
About LUCKY FOR LIFE®:
LUCKY FOR LIFE® is a multi-state drawing game with a top prize of $1,000 a DAY for LIFE and a second prize of $25,000 a YEAR for LIFE, plus other cash prizes ranging from $3 to $5,000. LUCKY FOR LIFE® tickets cost $2 per game. Drawings are held daily at 10:38 p.m. Play up to 9:30 p.m. on drawing days.
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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