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Delaware Lottery Numbers Tonight
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National Jackpot Games
Delaware sells tickets for 2 of the national jackpot games — Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11. Delaware does not participate in Millionaire for Life.
🏆 Delaware Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 4 jackpot wins in Delaware since 2004 — all on Powerball — spread across 4 cities. Selbyville has produced the most, with 1 of the 4 tracked wins.
The largest was $214.7M, sold at Uncle Willies in Blades. The most recent came in 2016, at Selbyville Goose Creek in Selbyville, worth $121.6M. Average jackpot size for a Delaware winner works out to $109.1M.
Delaware's recorded wins span 12 years. Of the 4 winners, 1 is publicly named on record and 3 claimed anonymously.
Delaware State Games
Delaware also runs 4 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Lucky For Life (daily jackpot-for-life game), Lotto America (state jackpot lotto game), Play 4 (4-digit numbers game), and Play 3 (3-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Delaware Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Delaware Draw Schedule
Delaware players can play 4 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 15 separate drawings a week across Delaware's 4 games. Saturday is the busiest night, with 2 of these games drawing then.
🗓️ Recent Delaware Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Delaware players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Mega Millions
🔥 Delaware Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Delaware players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 Delaware Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Lucky For Life costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 7.8. Lotto America costs $1 to play and pays out something on 1 in 9.6. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Delaware specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Lucky For Life ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 7.8
Lotto America ($1/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 9.6
💰 Claiming Your Delaware Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Delaware's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Delaware players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Delaware Lottery site.
About Delaware Lottery
Delaware Lottery — State Details
Delaware participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday). State-exclusive games include Lucky For Life, Lotto America, Play 4, Play 3.
LotteryMap has tracked 4 jackpot winners in Delaware, representing $436.3M in verified prize money. The largest recorded Delaware jackpot was $214.7M, won on October 9, 2004 at Uncle Willies in Blades.
💡 Delaware operates one of the oldest lotteries in the US, established in 1975. It participates in major multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, with proceeds supporting the state’s general fund and public services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Delaware lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a Delaware lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Delaware lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Delaware adds no state withholding on top of that (delaware does not withhold state tax on lottery winnings.) Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Anonymous claims allowed in Delaware. Winners may remain fully anonymous, no prize threshold.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in Delaware. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
Other States
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