2026 Press Releases

Georgetown Man Wins $300,000 Top Prize in the Delaware Lottery WIN BIG Instant Game

DOVER, Del. (Nov. 6, 2026) — A 71-year-old Delawarean is celebrating his second significant Delaware Lottery Instant Game prize of 2026. The Georgetown resident recently won the $300,000 top prize playing the Delaware Lottery WIN BIG Instant Game. Early this year he also won $100,000 doing what he says he loves, “playing scratch-offs.” The grateful winner claimed his $300,000 WIN BIG prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on Nov. 5.

“I feel blessed about how lucky I’ve been recently,” he shared with Delaware Lottery Officials.

When he claimed his prize, the winner was uncertain about his plans for the money. However, he felt he most likely will pay off debt with some of it and save the rest.

“I’ll play it safe with the money and be smart about it,” said the man, who opted not to release his name publicly.

Even though his plans don’t include making any big purchases for the time being, the Delaware Lottery WIN BIG winner left with a big smile as he expressed his gratitude for the good fortune that’s come his way this year.

“It was such a pleasure to speak with this winner and hear how excited he was about his big $300,000 win,” said Helene Keeley, director of the Delaware Lottery. “Getting the chance to meet players like this in person and hear their stories is a wonderful opportunity that everyone at the Lottery appreciates tremendously. He plays responsibly and uses his prize money thoughtfully — and we wish him all the best!”

The man purchased his winning ticket at Georgetown Quick Stop, located at 22079 DuPont Blvd. in Georgetown.

The WIN BIG Instant Game costs $30 and offers players the chance to win a top prize of $300,000. As of Nov. 6, three of the original four top prizes have been claimed. WIN BIG tickets are available at Delaware Lottery Retailers statewide.

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