2026 Press Releases

Delaware Lottery Announces $230.8 Million Powerball^® Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold in Middletown

Dover, DE — The Delaware Lottery is celebrating a historic win after a $230.8 million Powerball^® jackpot ticket was sold in Middletown for the April 6, 2026 drawing.

The winning ticket was purchased at Acme, located at 460 E. Main Street in Middletown, DE, and the winning numbers were 07, 24, 37, 42, and 57, with Powerball^® 05.

This marks one of the largest Powerball^® jackpot wins in recent years and is a significant moment for both the Delaware Lottery and players across the state. Powerball^® jackpots grow over time as drawings occur without a top prize winner, often reaching hundreds of millions of dollars and generating excitement nationwide.

“We’re incredibly excited to see a jackpot-winning Powerball^® ticket sold right here in Delaware,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “Wins of this magnitude are life-changing and create a lot of excitement for our players and retailers alike. We look forward to congratulating the winner and remind all players to enjoy lottery games responsibly.”

The Delaware Lottery urges the ticket holder to sign the back of the ticket, keep it in a safe place, and contact the Lottery office to begin the claims process. Delaware Lottery officials note that more information will be shared once the prize is officially claimed.

Powerball^® drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET, with tickets available at Lottery retailers statewide until 9:45 PM ET on draw nights. Players can win prizes ranging from $4 up to the multi-million-dollar jackpot. 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, 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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