2019 Press Releases
May 09, 2019
Mega Millions® Jackpot Now At $273 Million
Friday's Mega Millions® jackpot has an estimated annuity of $273 million.
Dover, DE — The last time someone hit the MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot was in Kansas on March 12, 2019. Since then, the jackpot has continued to climb to $273 million dollars – making it the second largest jackpot of 2019.
“When the jackpots start to get this large, there’s always an increase in ticket sales as people hope for their chance to win big,” said Vernon Kirk, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “We would like to remind all Delaware Lottery players to please play responsibly.”
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the Delaware Gambling Helpline at 1-888-850-8888. Free, professional and confidential assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About the Delaware Lottery:
Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed nearly $5.2 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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