Delaware (DE) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

About the Delaware Lottery

Delaware was one of the first US states to implement a modern lottery, with the first Lotto draw taking place in March 1975. Its revenue reaches over half a billion dollars annually and much of this is invested in the local community  — the lottery is Delaware's fifth largest source of revenue. Indeed, since its inception, the lottery has contributed $5.8 billion to the state.

Delaware Lottery Rules

Participants must be 18 years of age or older to play Delaware Lottery games. The Delaware Lottery also sponsors some video lottery, sports lottery, and table games at Delaware casinos  —  you must be 21 years of age for those games.

Delaware Lottery Tickets

You can buy DE Lottery tickets from over 600 licensed retailers throughout the state, after confirming your Delaware lottery results. Moreover, if you become a lucky winner of a lottery draw game, you will have one year to claim your prize.

Can I buy DE. tickets online?

For the most part, Delaware Lottery tickets can’t be bought online. However, you can play video casino games at Delaware online casinos such as Delaware Park, Dover Downs, and Harrington.

Delaware Lottery Games and Delaware Lottery Drawing Schedule

Powerball

Powerball is a multi-state lottery game offering jackpots of around $40 million each draw. In this game, players choose five white ball numbers 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number 1 to 26. While you will win the jackpot if you match all five numbers plus the Powerball, there are another eight prize levels below that, including a $4 return for matching just the Powerball. Tickets cost $2 but you can upgrade to a $3 ticket and play with Power Play  —  this means a multiplier up to 10x will apply to any non-jackpot winnings you receive.

Mega Millions

Mega Millions is another multi-state lottery game available in Delaware with another $40 million jackpot up for grabs. To play Mega Millions, choose five numbers plus a Mega Ball number. You’ll need to match all six to win the jackpot, but there are eight more prize levels available. It’s $2 to play Mega Millions, but with a $3 Megaplier ticket any cash you win besides the jackpot will be multiplied up to 5x. 

Lotto America

Americans all over the country love Lotto America, and it works in a pretty similar way to the other multi-state games. Unlike Lucky for life, Lotto America tickets only cost $1 this time but you can upgrade to a $2 ticket with the All-Star Bonus Multiplier. You’ll choose lotto america five numbers plus a Star Ball, with all six of these needed to hit the jackpot. Multipliers up to 5x apply to non-jackpot Delaware lottery winnings if you add the All-Star Bonus.

Lucky for Life

Lucky for Life is another multi-state game where you could win $1,000 a day for life if you match five numbers plus the Lucky Ball. Lucky for Life second prize for the five numbers without the Lucky Ball is a cool $25,000 a year for life. In Lucky for Life, there are eight additional prize tiers, so plenty to play for here.

Multi-Win Lotto

The top prize in Multi-Win Lotto starts at $50,000 and tickets cost just $2. In this lottery, you’ll choose six numbers 1 to 35. As the name Multi-Win Lotto suggests, there are multiple ways to win in Multi-Win Lotto game:

• Win a Line  —  Match three, four, five, or six numbers in a straight line;

• Combination Win  —  Match at least six numbers from the three lines;

• Win Both Ways  —  On a single ticket you can win a line and combination win;

• Match No Numbers and Win  —  If you don’t match any numbers at all across three lines, you win $2.00!

Play 3

If you like the sound of the multi-win aspect you’ll likely also be interested in Play 3. Unlike Multi-Win Lotto, this twice daily game involves just three numbers but lots of different ways to wager and win:

• Straight
• Box
• Front Pair
• Back Pair
• Straight/Box
• Combination

The top prize here is for a straight, where you match three numbers in the correct order  —  this pays $500 from a $1 bet or $250 from a $0.50 bet.

Play 4

Play 4 ups the ante with an extra number, increasing the jackpot prize for a straight to $5,000 for a $1 bet, or $2,500 for a $0.50 bet. Unlike Mega Millions, there are draws twice a day for both Play 4 and Play 3 on every day except Sunday, when just a night draw takes place.

How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Delaware

There are just a few steps to follow to claim your prize if you happen to be a lucky winner:

1. The first thing you should do is sign the back of your ticket. This proves that you are the owner of the original winning ticket;
2. For Delaware lottery prizes below $600, you can cash in at any Delaware Lottery retailer. Alternatively, after confirming your Delaware lottery results you can claim by mailing the ticket to the Delaware Lottery Office. You’ll also need to attach a claim form with the ticket;
3. If your prize is between $600 and $5,000, you’ll need to claim at either the Deleware Lottery Office or the Wilmington or Georgetown redemption centres;
4. For larger Delaware lottery prizes of more than $5,000, after confirming your DE lottery results you’ll need to head to the Delaware Lottery Office on any business day.

Notable Winners of Delaware Lotteries

There are new winners of Delaware Lottery games popping up all the time, here are some of the lucky ones:

• An anonymous 51-year old cashier from Smyrna won $20,000 on the Lotto America game in October 2021. She had only been buying Quick Pick tickets for about a month when she landed the prize;
• A Wilmington man won a handsome $10,000 prize on Mega Millions in August 2021. This man was a veteran of the games, having bought his first Delaware Lottery ticket in 1987. For this win he benefited from a 2x Megaplier;
• Another Mega Millions win back in May 2021 warmed hearts when seventeen Newark co-workers shared the $1,000,000 jackpot after pooling tickets. The manufacturing workers purchased five Quick Pick tickets from the Four Seasons ShopRite and exceeded all their expectations with the win.

Delaware Lottery Scratch-Offs

The Delaware Lottery offers a great range of instant scratch games from licensed retailers. Ticket costs range from $1 up to $25, with the top prize of the Cash Xtreme game reaching $250,000. Instant games come with a variety of game styles and themes, so there is something to everyone’s tastes.

Another popular Delaware game available at selected locations is Keno. Keno is a bingo-style game where players choose up to 10 numbers, with wagers between $1 and $20 available. There is $100,000 up for grabs when you match your numbers with those drawn.

Delaware Lottery Second Chances – What is Second Chance?

Second chance games are typically available for instant scratch games and give you another chance to win if your ticket was a bust the first time around. 

How Does Second Chance Work for the DE Lottery?

The Delaware Lottery occasionally runs second chance promotions for instant scratch games but not on a consistent basis. We advise you to join the Delaware Lottery Players Club so the Lottery can keep you in the loop about the current promotions.

Information on the Delaware Lottery

Delaware Lottery Offices

The Delaware Lottery Officeor Delaware lottery headquarters is located at 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.

Delaware Lottery Customer Support

There are a few methods available to customers looking to get in touch with the Lottery:

• Contact form on their website
• FAQs section
• Mobile  —  302-739-5291
• Telephone  —  302-739-7586
• Fax  —  302-739-6706

Delaware Lottery Social Accounts

You can also follow the Delaware Lottery on social media to stay in the loop with recent news and get in contact:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Delaware Lottery Apps and Technology

The Delaware Lottery offers a Collect N Win App downloadable for mobile or tablet. 

The Delaware Lottery App has the following key features:

• View your lottery entries
• Scan your ticket to see if you’re a winner
• Collect symbols when you scan to gain a free lottery draw entry during promotional periods

Delaware Tax Information

Prizes of more than $5,000 are subject to a 24% federal tax. Additionally, Delaware Income Tax applies to any winning lottery tickets.

Delaware Lottery FAQs

Are Delaware lottery rules different if you play online?

Most Delaware Lottery games can only be played by buying tickets from retailers, so these fall under consistent rules. Video games at Delaware casinos will have their own rules attached, for example an age minimum of 21 rather than 18.

How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?

We source our information from official Lottery pages and follow the games closely to ensure everything is correct.

How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Delaware Lottery?

Winners can pick up prizes under $600 from retailers straight after the draw. If you mail your ticket, processing usually takes around 15 days.

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