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April 06, 2023

 

Frankford woman wins $100,000 playing WIN $100K

Dover, DE — A 65-year-old cosmetologist from Frankford, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased the first $100,000 prize playing WIN $100K. The winning ticket was purchased from Fenwick Island Goose Creek on Lighthouse Road in Selbyville.

The woman has been playing the Delaware Lottery for the past 10 years. As her first big win, she was shocked to see her winning ticket. “I almost threw up,” the woman said. “I couldn’t believe it! I am so grateful for this opportunity.” When ask what she would do with her winnings the woman said she would buy a car and donate some of her winnings to her church.

Delaware Lottery Director, Helene Keeley commented, “We’re always so glad to hear how the winnings of an Instant Games ticket can bring joy into people’s lives. Congratulations to this lucky player!”

There are still two top prizes remaining for WIN $100K. The Delaware Lottery also currently offers several other chances to win six-figure prizes this season. The $20 price point Instant Games ticket $100 GRAND BLOWOUT has three top prizes remaining for $100,000, while $150,000 BLAST has two $150,000 top prizes remaining. The $30 price point Instant Games ticket MORE SERIOUS MONEY also has two top prizes remaining of $300,000.

The woman claimed her prize from Lottery Headquarters on March 31, 2023.

About the Delaware Lottery:
Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed $5.8 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, Keno®, Sports Lottery and Instant Games, iGaming, Video Lottery and Table Games. Delaware Lottery game and promotional details are available at delottery.com, at licensed locations, and from the Lottery’s office in Dover.

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