2024 Press Releases

Newark woman wins $300,000 from MEGA BUCKS BLOWOUT

Dover, DE — A 65-year-old woman from Newark has claimed the latest $300,000 top prize from the Instant Game MEGA BUCKS BLOWOUT. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Food Lion #2153 in the Beaver Plaza in New Castle.

A regular player of $30 tickets, she typically buys one or two each week, but this is the first time she has ever won anything this large.

She and her husband feel very blessed winning this prize, which came at the perfect time. They have been wanting to fix up their home and now with this win, they will finally be able to get that done and have some money left over to save for the future.

"We are delighted to congratulate our latest MEGA BUCKS BLOWOUT winner," said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. "It's wonderful to see our players win big like this. It’s a testament to the excitement and possibilities that our games offer.”

One top prize of $300,000 remains for Instant Game MEGA BUCKS BLOWOUT. Looking for more ways to win with the Delaware Lottery? Try your luck with the popular $20 Instant Game $100K that has three top prizes of $100,000 and PLATINUM PAYOUT which still has a top prize of $150,000 available. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, please visit: Where To Buy | Delaware Lottery.

The woman claimed her prize from Lottery Headquarters on July 17, 2024.

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