2019 Press Releases

Pennsylvania man wins big in Delaware

Dover, DE — Joshua Spahr is a 29-year-old Trainer, PA resident who has enjoyed playing instant games since he was 18. While visiting Wawa #867 on Naamans Road in Claymont, DE, Mr. Spahr purchased five CA$H IN Instant Game tickets, one of which ended up winning him one of the game’s $50,000 top prizes.

“I didn’t even realize I had such a big win when I first looked,” Spahr said. “I thought I had won $50. When I looked closer, I was shocked to see I actually had won $50,000.”

“It’s always nice when we have a big winner,” said Vernon Kirk, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “Especially during the holiday season.”

When asked what he was planning to do with his winnings, Mr. Spahr said he wants to put a down payment on a new house for his family.

Mr. Spahr claimed his prize from Lottery Headquarters on December 3, 2019.

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