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October 04, 2024

 

Townsend man wins $150,000 playing POWERBALL®

Dover, DE — A 63-year-old man from Townsend has claimed a $150,000 prize from the POWERBALL® drawing held on April 20, 2024. The winning ticket was purchased at Shore Stop #263, located at 308 W. Main St. in Middletown. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous.

A loyal Delaware Lottery player since the 1980s, the winner likes to purchase two tickets for each game he plays. This $150,000 prize marks his largest win to date. After checking his ticket, he was shocked to discover he won and immediately shared the exciting news with his spouse. The lucky winner has not yet decided what to do with the money.

“We congratulate this POWERBALL® winner on his big win," said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. "It’s always great to see long-time players rewarded with significant prizes, and we look forward to celebrating more winners in the future."

The winning numbers from the April 20, 2024 drawing were 04, 35, 41, 44 and 58. The POWERBALL® number was 25, and the Power Play number was 3X.

The man claimed his prize from Lottery Headquarters on September 23, 2024.

POWERBALL® drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:59PM EST. Tickets can be purchased until 9:45PM EST on the day of the drawing. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, please visit: Where To Buy | Delaware Lottery.

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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