2023 Press Releases
July 20, 2023
Claymont man wins $10,000 playing CROSSWORD X-TRA™
Dover, DE — Quran Custis, a 26-year-old man from Claymont has claimed the latest $10,000 prize for the Instant Game CROSSWORD X-TRA™. He purchased the winning ticket from Levan’s Liquors on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington.
Mr. Custis has been playing the Delaware Lottery for five years. He usually purchases tickets when his hand itches and it has proven to be a lucky method for him. He loves the thrill that Instant Games brings along with the chance to win big. “I was shocked,” Mr. Custis said after scratching his ticket. “I called my mom immediately to share the news.”
“CROSSWORD X-TRA™ has been on a real hot streak this month, and we’re happy to see another Instant Game fan bring home such an exciting top prize,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “Congratulations to Mr. Custis on his $10,000 win.”
When asked what he planned on doing with his winnings, Mr. Custis said he would put the money towards buying a car.
Two top prizes for $5 Instant Game CROSSWORD X-TRA™ still remain. The Delaware Lottery currently offers plenty of other $5 price point Instant Games with chances to win big. PLU$ 7 and $15,000 BACK SCRATCH both have $15,000 top prizes remaining, while MAKE MY DAY and SUPER WIN IT ALL each still have $25,000 top prizes up for grabs. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, please visit: Where To Buy | Delaware Lottery.
Mr. Custis claimed his prize from Lottery Headquarters on July 13, 2023.
About the Delaware Lottery:
Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed $6.0 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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