Dover, DE (January 14, 2026) — A 27-year-old woman from Georgetown, DE has claimed a $25,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery’s PLAY 5® Day Draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Royal Farms, located at 30217 Commerce Drive in Millsboro, and the lucky winner claimed her prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on January 14, 2026.
The winning numbers for the PLAY 5® Day Draw on January 12, 2026 were 5-3-2-7-8-0. The winner matched all five numbers to secure the $25,000 prize.
The Delaware resident who works as a health program coordinator, says that she plays the lottery just for fun. She selects her own numbers, drawing inspiration from her family. While she has won smaller prizes in the past, this is her largest prize to date. She discovered the win by checking the results online and shared the exciting news first with her family.
She plans to use the prize money to help pay bills and said the win will be life-changing by allowing her to erase debt.
PLAY 5® is a daily draw game offering players the chance to win up to $50,000 twice a day, with drawings held at 1:58 PM and 7:57 PM. Players can find PLAY 5® and other exciting draw games at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 9, 2026) — A 70-year-old retired woman from Bear is celebrating a $10,000 Delaware Lottery win after playing the popular $10 Grand Grab scratch-off game. The winner claimed her prize on January 2, 2026, and the winning ticket was purchased at Food Lion #22160, located at 1607 Pulaski Highway in Bear.
A longtime Delaware Lottery player, the winner shared that she has been playing for about 15 years and typically purchases just one ticket at a time. While she has won smaller prizes in the past, including a $2,500 win, this marks her largest Lottery prize to date.
She said she felt an immediate sense of joy when she scanned the ticket and realized she had won. The first person she told was her husband. The couple plans to place the winnings in the bank, noting that the prize will help pay bills. The winner expressed her appreciation and simply said, “Thank you.”
The $10 Grand Grab Instant Game offers players the chance to win prizes up to $10,000, with top prizes and thousands of other cash prizes still available statewide. There are still top prizes available for this $10 game and lots of other $10 games available at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 9, 2026) — A 67-year-old woman from Wilmington has claimed a $50,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery after cashing in two lucky and identical PLAY 5® tickets. The winning tickets were purchased at Delaware Park, located at 777 Delaware Park Boulevard in Wilmington, DE. She claimed her prize on January 9, 2026.
The winning numbers for the May 6, 2025 PLAY 5® night drawing were 7, 1, 4, 2, and 2. The woman, who decided to purchase two tickets using the same number combination, was shocked and surprised to discover that her number choices had paid off, resulting in two winning tickets worth $25,000 each.
A retired Delaware native, the winner shared that she is a regular lottery player and has won prizes in the past. She said she discovered she had won by checking her numbers for the night drawing and recalled her first reaction as a surprised and confused “Huh?!” The first person she told about her lucky win was her best friend.
PLAY 5® is a daily draw game offering players the chance to win up to $50,000 twice a day, with drawings held at 1:58 PM and 7:57 PM. Players can find PLAY 5® and other exciting draw games at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 8, 2026) — A 75-year-old man from Wilmington, DE has claimed a $25,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery’s $25,000 LARGE Instant Game. The winning ticket was purchased at Fairfax News located at 2121 Concord Pike in Wilmington, DE and the lucky winner, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed his prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on January 8, 2026.
The $25,000 LARGE Instant Game costs $5 and offers players the chance to win up to $25,000, with thousands of cash prizes available throughout the game. Delaware Lottery players can find $25,000 LARGE and other Instant Games at participating Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 5, 2026) — A 65-year-old woman from Georgetown has claimed a $10,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery after playing the $50,000 Crossword Instant Game. The winning ticket was purchased at Wawa #863, located in Bridgeville, DE, and the winner claimed her prize on January 5, 2026.
A retired woman, the winner shared that she has been playing the Lottery for about five years for entertainment, and enjoys waking up early and spending quiet time at Wawa with a cup of coffee while scratching instant games.
On the morning she won, she purchased a few tickets to pass the time, noting that the winning ticket was the last one in her pile. She said she was in total disbelief when she realized she had won and immediately called her daughter to share the news. This marks her largest lottery prize to date.
The winner said she is very thankful for the win and plans to pay it forward by giving back to people and animals in need. She also shared that she plans to continue her tradition of playing. She ended simply by saying, “Thank you!”
The $50,000 Crossword Instant Game costs $10 and offers players the chance to win up to $50,000 instantly. Find this game and other exciting opportunities to play and win at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 2, 2026) — A 79-year-old man from Frankford, Delaware, has claimed a $15,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery after playing the “7” Instant Game. The winner purchased his ticket at Savannah Liquors, located at 32175 S. DuPont Highway, Dagsboro, and claimed his prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on January 2, 2026.
A retired Delaware native, the long-time player shared that he has been playing the Lottery for nearly 40 years and plays every day. He typically purchases three to four tickets at a time and said winning is not new to him, as he has previously won five-digit prizes.
He said he knew instantly that he had won after scratching the ticket and let out a “Wow!!” upon realizing the prize amount. The first person he told was his wife, and the happy couple is still considering how they will use the winnings.
The “7” Instant Game costs $5 per ticket, which is “loaded with” $77 prizes, and offers players a top prize of $15,000. “7” is one of many Instant Games offered by the Delaware Lottery, providing players with the opportunity to win cash prizes instantly. Delaware Lottery Instant Games are available at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 2, 2026) — A 72-year-old woman from Wilmington has claimed a $76,500 prize from the Delaware Lottery after playing Multi-Win Lotto. The winning ticket was purchased at Miller Road Liquors, located at 3606 Miller Road in Wilmington, DE. She claimed her prize on January 2, 2026. The winning numbers for the December 24, 2025 drawing were 03, 06, 10, 18, 19, and 31.
A retired Delaware native, the winner shared that she has been playing the lottery for many years and typically plays about once a week. Over time, she has purchased several hundred tickets and said she plays with the goal of winning.
She won this prize using a Quick Pick selection, and discovered she had won by checking her ticket at the store immediately after the drawing. She quickly shared the exciting news with her husband. The couple plans to use the prize money toward home improvements.
Multi-Win Lotto tickets cost $2 per play and give players multiple chances to win on a single ticket with jackpots starting at $50,000. Drawings are held daily at 7:57 p.m. Players can find Multi-Win Lotto and other exciting draw games at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 2, 2026) — A 52-year-old man from Wilmington has claimed a $57,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery after playing Multi-Win Lotto. The winning ticket was purchased at Redmill Tobacco, located at 11 Redmill Road in Newark, DE. The winner claimed his prize on January 2, 2026. The winning numbers for the October 31, 2025 drawing were 06, 09, 14, 21, 28, and 31.
The winner, who works as an IT consultant, shared that he has been playing the Lottery for about four years and typically purchases 12 tickets per drawing. He often buys tickets from different locations and plays with the goal of winning. For this ticket, he selected his own numbers, noting they held no special significance.
This marks his first lottery win. He said his initial reaction was excitement, and the first person he shared the news with was his wife. The couple plans to use the winnings to help pay bills.
Multi-Win Lotto tickets cost $2 per play and give players multiple chances to win on a single ticket with jackpots starting at $50,000. Drawings are held daily at 7:57 p.m. Players can find Multi-Win Lotto and other exciting draw games at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 2, 2026) — George Covill, III of Rehoboth has claimed a $12,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery after playing KENO®. The winning ticket was purchased at Nicola’s Pizza, located at 17323 Ocean One Plaza in Lewes, DE. Covill claimed his prize on January 2, 2026. The winning KENO® draw took place on December 23, 2025.
Covill, a self-contractor, shared that he has been playing the Delaware Lottery for about five years for fun and typically purchases around 20 tickets at a time. For this winning ticket, he selected his own numbers, using birthdays and other significant dates, and matched nine out of ten numbers.
He said he only buys tickets when visiting Nicola’s Pizza. Covill discovered he had won by scanning the ticket and said he was initially shocked and even unsure that the win was real. Friends who were with him at the time were the first to share in the exciting news. Covill plans to place his winnings into savings.
“George’s story is a great example of how players make KENO® their own, from choosing meaningful numbers to sticking with a favorite location,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “We’re thrilled to celebrate his win and remind all of our players to keep the fun in playing by doing so responsibly.”
KENO® drawings are held every 3.5 minutes from 6:04 AM to 1:04 AM, seven days a week. Players select up to 10 numbers from a field of 80 and can watch the results live at participating locations. KENO® is available at licensed Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
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Dover, DE (January 2, 2026) — A 63-year-old man from Maryland, is celebrating a $10,000 Lottery win after playing the Delaware Lottery’s $10 Grand Grab Instant Game. The winner claimed his prize on January 2, 2026, and purchased the winning ticket at Super Soda Center II, located at 323 W. Stein Highway in Seaford.
The Maryland native shared that he began playing the Lottery about five years ago as simply something to do for fun, and generally purchases just one ticket at a time.
He said he discovered he had won while scratching the ticket and was left in shock, immediately telling the store clerk about his lucky prize. The winner plans to use his winnings to help pay down bills, allowing him to live more comfortably.
The $10 Grand Grab Instant Game offers players the chance to win prizes up to $10,000, with top prizes and thousands of other cash prizes still available statewide. There are still top prizes available for this $10 game and lots of other $10 games available at Delaware Lottery retailers statewide.
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. Details are available at delottery.com.
Winner Privacy is our Policy.
The Delaware Lottery only publishes winner names with their consent.
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