Delaware Lottery

Delaware has emerged as a surprisingly dynamic player in the U.S. lottery scene. While it's one of the smaller states by population, it offers a wide range of lottery games and was among the first to embrace innovations like sports betting and online gaming through its regulated outlets. The Delaware Lottery was established in 1974 and has since expanded to include in-house draw games, multistate jackpots, and instant win options.

The Delaware Powerball, Mega Millions & Lotto America

Powerball has been available in Delaware since 1992, giving residents access to one of the largest lottery games in the world. Each Powerball ticket costs $2, and players choose five white balls (1–69) and a Powerball (1–26). The starting jackpot is $20 million, with draws held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Mega Millions became part of the Delaware Lottery in 2010. Tickets cost $2, with players choosing five numbers between 1 and 70 and a Mega Ball between 1 and 25. Draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Delaware players can also add the Megaplier for an additional dollar to boost non-jackpot winnings.

Hot Lotto has been discontinued nationwide since 2017 and was replaced by Lotto America. Delaware continues to offer Lotto America, a multistate game with tickets priced at $1. Players choose five numbers from 1–52 and a Star Ball between 1–10. The starting jackpot is $2 million, with drawings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Delaware Multi-Win Lotto

Multi-Win Lotto is an in-house game unique to Delaware. Tickets cost $2 and provide three lines of six numbers per play. Players choose six numbers from 1–35. You can win by matching numbers on a single line or combining matches across all three lines. The jackpot starts at $50,000 and increases until someone wins. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Players can win four ways: win on a line, win with combinations across lines, win both ways, or even win for matching zero numbers.

Delaware Cash 5

Delaware Cash 5 offers a jackpot that starts at $25,000. Players pick five numbers between 1 and 33, and tickets cost $1. An optional Doubler feature costs an additional $1 and can multiply winnings, including the jackpot. Draws take place every Tuesday and Saturday.

Delaware Play 3 and Play 4

These games provide twice-daily chances to win with simple rules. In Play 3, players select three digits between 0 and 9. In Play 4, they choose four digits. Both games offer various wager types, including straight, box, and combo plays. Bets start at 50 cents and can yield prizes of up to $5,000 for Play 4. Drawings are held twice daily, once at midday and again in the evening.

Delaware Lottery—Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the Delaware Lottery drawing?
Draw times vary by game. Powerball and Mega Millions are drawn around 11:00 PM ET. Multi-Win Lotto draws at 7:57 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Play 3 and Play 4 have midday and evening draws.

Can you remain anonymous after winning the lottery in Delaware?
Delaware is one of the few states that allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.

Can I buy Delaware Lottery tickets online?
Currently, Delaware does not offer online ticket sales for draw games. Tickets must be purchased at authorized retailers.

Where was the winning Delaware lottery ticket sold?
Winning ticket locations are announced on the official Delaware Lottery website and in local media after each major draw.

What is the Multi-Win Lotto, and how does it work?
It’s a unique game that gives players three lines per ticket. You can win by matching numbers on individual lines or across lines. You can even win for matching no numbers.

What happened to the Hot Lotto in Delaware?
Hot Lotto was retired in 2017 and replaced by Lotto America, which Delaware still offers today.

How much do Delaware Lottery tickets cost?
Ticket prices range from $0.50 for Play 3 and Play 4 to $2 for games like Powerball, Mega Millions, and Multi-Win Lotto.

How do I claim lottery winnings in Delaware?
Winnings up to $599 can be claimed at any lottery retailer. Prizes over that amount must be claimed at a Delaware Lottery Claims Center.