2023 Press Releases

New Castle woman wins $40,000 playing HOT & SIZZLING

Dover, DE — Michelle Thompson, a 59-year-old woman from New Castle, has claimed the first $40,000 top prize for the Instant Game HOT & SIZZLING. Ms. Thompson purchased the winning ticket from Pockets Discount Liquors on South DuPont Highway in New Castle.

Ms. Thompson said she has been playing the Delaware Lottery sporadically throughout the years. She plays Instant Games for fun and when she plays, she usually purchases 4-5 tickets at a time. “I was so shocked,” said Ms. Thompson. “This is the biggest prize I’ve ever won. I called my daughter right away to share the news.”

“It’s always great to see our players take home sizeable cash prizes,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “Congratulations to Ms. Thompson on her $40,000 win.”

When asked what she was planning to do with her winnings, Ms. Thompson said she plans to put the money toward paying off her car.

Two $40,000 top prizes remain for the $10 Instant Game HOT & SIZZLING. The $10 price point Instant Games 50X THE PRIZE and WHOLE LOTTA LOOT! each have top prizes of $50,000 still available. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, please visit: Where To Buy | Delaware Lottery.

Ms. Thompson claimed her prize from Lottery Headquarters on April 6, 2023

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