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2011 Winners

MEGA MILLIONS® MEANS $10,000 PAYDAY FOR DOVER WOMAN

(Dover, Del.) — A 65-year-old woman is the latest Delaware Lottery MEGA MILLIONS® winner, taking home $10,000 on a ticket purchased at Stop & Shop on Walker Road in Dover. Claimed at Lottery Headquarters on Dec. 29, the winning ticket was bought on Dec. 26 for the following evening’s drawing.

Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed more than $4.1 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®, HOT LOTTO®, MULTI-WIN LOTTO, DELAWARE CASH 5®, PLAY 3, PLAY 4, KENO®, iGaming and assorted Instant Games, Video Lottery, Sports 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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YOUNG SEAFORD WOMAN STRIKES POWERBALL® GOLD DURING HOLIDAYS

(Dover, Del.) — The holiday season was good to Morgan Willey, 22, of Seaford, as a lucky POWERBALL® purchase at the Royal Farms on Concord Road in Seaford netted her $10,000, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. Buying her ticket on Dec. 24 for that same evening’s drawing, Willey claimed her prize on Dec. 27 at Lottery Headquarters.

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WILMINGTON WOMAN CASHES IN WITH LOTTERY’S “CASH OUT”

(Dover, Del.) — A $10,000 Cash Out instant game top prize was purchased by a 68- year-old female at Lincoln Smoke Shop on N. Union Street in Wilmington. The woman claimed her prize on December 27, 2011 at the Delaware Lottery headquarters.

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POWERBALL®, POWER PLAY® WIN YIELDS $50,000 FOR NEARLY ENGAGED COUPLE

(Dover, Del.) — A self-employed real estate businessman from Wilmington and his girlfriend have $50,000 reasons to smile, after a POWERBALL® and Power Play® win with the Delaware Lottery.

“I’ve been playing for probably the last 10 years or so,” said the lucky gentleman, 40, who claimed his prize on Dec. 16. “My girlfriend doesn’t say too much – she thinks it’s funny that I don’t watch [TV to get the winning numbers]. I guess I always wondered what it would be like to find out I won in the store!”

In fact he did find out, at a lottery retailer in Claymont, where he stopped to buy a pack of gum and discovered four matching white numbers and the POWERBALL® on a ticket where he had also purchased the Power Play® multiplier.

“This was the first time I won big,” he said. “Usually, I’ll win eight or 20 dollars, but I said to the clerk, ‘I think I won a big prize’ – so I checked once again, and then I left so quickly I forgot the gum.”

Telling his long-term girlfriend – and soon-to-be fiancée - about his good fortune, the winner wasn’t sure he wanted to tell anyone else.

“We’ve been ring shopping together,” he said, with a laugh. “I may have to go with a bigger ring now!” And despite not wanting to tell anyone else, “I told three people last night.”

Going with the flow has proven to be fortunate for the gentleman, who purchased his winning ticket via the Quick Pick method at Hares Corner Shell along N. DuPont Highway in New Castle on Dec. 10, for that evening’s drawing.

“I play POWERBALL® consistently, but sometimes I’ll play HOT LOTTO® and MEGA MILLIONS® when the jackpot is high,” he remarked. “Everyone says it, but you have to play to win!”

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POWERBALL® COINS A WINNER at CEDAR CREEK GENERAL STORE

(Dover, Del.) — A 62-year-old Georgetown man’s bank account got a boost after taking home the latest $10,000 POWERBALL® prize. Purchased at Cedar Creek General Store in Lincoln on Dec. 3 for that evening’s drawing, the lucky gentleman redeemed his winning ticket at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on Dec. 14.

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MULTI-WIN LOTTO JACKPOT WIN MARKS NEW FATHER AND DAUGHTER TRADITION

(Dover, Del.) — A 27-year-old retail employee from New Castle is $154,005 richer after a hunch and some fatherly encouragement led to her big MULTI-WIN LOTTO payout, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery.

The winning ticket was included in a sampling of Delaware Lottery games purchased at Manor BP on North DuPont Highway in New Castle for the Nov. 25 drawing, according to the happy woman.

“We had a hunch,” she said, citing her father’s decision to play the lottery as her reason for regularly playing. “I scanned the ticket at a 7-11 and asked, ‘Are you serious?’”

But her Quick Pick numbers were seriously lucky – and after calling to tell her dad of her good fortune, the first-time winner settled into the new reality.

“This will give me security for a little bit,” she noted. “I have no idea what to buy (with the winnings).” Claiming her prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on Nov. 28, she did make plans to return, noting that she’ll continue to play the lottery – and most likely, the MULTI-WIN LOTTO: Her new favorite game.

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MEGA MILLIONS®. MEGAPLIER®. MEGA-WIN FOR MILFORD MAN!

(Dover, Del.) — A 56-year-old Milford man not only doubled his fun, but his winnings by taking advantage of the Megaplier® option in the MEGA MILLIONS® game – earning himself $20,000 in the drawing held Nov. 22.

Purchasing his ticket at One Stop on North Walnut Street in Milford on the day of the drawing, the gentleman managed to beat odds of more than 1-in-689,000 by matching four numbers and the gold MEGABALL®. A single extra dollar placed on the Megaplier® option yielded his ultimate payday. He claimed his prize on Nov. 28.

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POWERBALL® WIN YIELDS EVEN BETTER VIEW FOR MAN FROM OCEAN VIEW

(Dover, Del.) — Ocean View is the home of the Delaware Lottery’s newest $10,000 POWERBALL® winner, after a 75-year-old local man bought a winning ticket at the Super G grocery store in Millville. Purchased on Nov. 1 for the following night’s drawing, the lucky man claimed his prize on Nov. 8.

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CLAYMONT MAN PICKS UP $10,000 PLUS PLAYING POWERBALL® AT A-PLUS

(Dover, Del.) — A 47-year-old Claymont man is $10,003 wealthier after purchasing a winning POWERBALL® ticket at the Sunoco A-Plus gas station in Claymont on Oct. 26 for that evening’s drawing. The winner claimed his prize from the Delaware Lottery on Nov. 4.

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SHARED HOT LOTTO® TICKET LEADS TO SHARED $10,000 JACKPOT FOR FRIENDS FROM MARYLAND

(Dover, Del.) —A 65-year-old woman from Joppa, MD and her traveling companion, a female from Baltimore, purchased a winning HOT LOTTO® ticket on Nov. 2 at the Glasgow Avenue Shell gas station in Christiana. In the drawing held that very same evening, the ladies’ numbers were selected; they claimed their $10,000 prize at Lottery Headquarters on Nov. 3.

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DELAWARE LOTTERY, HOT LOTTO®, AND SUPER G GIVE MAN 10G’S

(Dover, Del.) — A 77-year-old Middletown man is $10,000 richer, after purchasing a winning HOT LOTTO® ticket on Oct. 25 at a Super G, located at 200 Dove Run in Middletown. The drawing was held on Oct. 26; the fortunate winner claimed his prize on Oct. 27.

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Bear man finds $10,000 in shell, thanks to mega millions®

(Dover, Del.) — A 27-year-old man from Bear is $10,000 richer, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery and the MEGA MILLIONS® game. Purchased Oct. 7 at the Glasgow Avenue Shell, located at 2410 Pulaski Highway in Newark, the winning ticket was claimed on Oct. 10.

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groceries lead to powerball® green for laurel man

(Dover, Del.) — A 41 year-old Laurel man is the latest $10,000 POWERBALL® winner, after purchasing a winning ticket on Sept. 26 at Super Fresh, 18578 Coastal Highway, in Rehoboth Beach. Recognizing his good fortune after the Sept. 28 drawing, he contacted the Delaware Lottery and claimed his prize on Oct. 4.

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Wilmington Woman Scratches Her Way to $10,000 Payout

(Dover, Del.) — A 52-year-old Wilmington woman is the latest recipient of an instant top prize, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. Playing $10,000 Payout at Acme #7828, located at 128 Lantana Drive in Hockessin, the lucky winner claimed her prize on September 22.

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UNPLANNED PURCHASE PROVIDES PRIZE FOR FREQUENT PLAYER

(Dover, Del.) — A quick-thinking sales clerk from Wilmington, recognizing a frequent lottery customer, increased that player’s luck by $15,000 on Aug. 25, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery.

“I was getting gas and told the clerk ‘Number seven,’” said the 53-year-old winner, referring to his corresponding pump number. Recognizing the gentleman as a regular Lottery player at the Shore Stop, 708 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, the clerk began to reach for the instant ticket with a large seven on it – Garnet Red 7s.

Recognizing the miscommunication, the customer made a fortuitous choice.

“I said ‘Oh, ok, go ahead and get that ticket, how much is it?’” he laughed, and with the $5 purchase, earned himself a hefty return on his investment. An instant top prizewinner, the happy gentleman claimed his prize on Aug. 26.

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SUSAN FROM CLAYMONT SIZZLES HER WAY TO $30,000 Prize

(Dover, Del.) — Susan Quinney, a 55-year-old from Claymont was the latest HOT LOTTO® winner - and was able to triple her $10,000 prize by using the Sizzler® option. Playing the Delaware Lottery at Brandywine Liquors, 2718 Naamans Road in Claymont, Susan’s July 30 purchase for the same night’s drawing turned out to be a fortunate one – combined with other willing selections, her hot hand drew a cool $30,006. She claimed her prize on Aug. 19.

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powerball® spells $10,000 payoff for north carolina man

(Dover, Del.) — A 43-year-old man from High Point, North Carolina cashed in on $10,000 as a result of playing POWERBALL® with the Delaware Lottery. The out-of-state winner purchased the ticket at 301 Plaza, Inc., located at 921 Middletown-Warwick Road in Middletown on June 10 for the following evening’s drawing, and claimed his prize on Aug. 19.

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LUCKY LANCASTER MAN LINES UP $10,000 WITH POWERBALL®

(Dover, Del.) — A 63-year-old man from Lancaster, Pennsylvania is $10,000 richer today, as a result of his POWERBALL® win playing the Delaware Lottery. Purchased on Aug 19 for the following evening’s drawing, the winning ticket was obtained at Masso Discount Liquor Store, 220 Astro Shopping Center in Newark, and was claimed on Aug 23.

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wilmington man PROCURES $10,000 with precise powerball® picks

(Dover, Del.) — Christopher Daley, a 45-year-old married father of two from Wilmington scored himself a $10,000 POWERBALL® jackpot on Aug. 30, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery.

“This makes me feel a little luckier,” said Daley, a first-time winner who purchased his ticket on Aug. 24 at TJ’s Food Mart, 1700 Marsh Road in Wilmington for that evening’s drawing. “I normally play when the jackpot is around $40 million or higher.”

Recognizing his win by checking the numbers on his cell phone early in the morning, Daley couldn’t wait to share his good fortune. “I woke my wife up at ten of five,” he remembered. “She has happy that I woke her up for a good reason!”

The manufacturing plant worker also joked as he told of his own early morning realization that he had, indeed, won.

“I had bought $20 worth of tickets – Quick Picks, in this case – and usually check which (match) the POWERBALL® first,” he said. “I had two that did, so I checked those lines – one had three matching numbers, and I was a little happy, then I saw it had four, and I didn’t know what I’d do if the last one was right.”

Planning on paying bills first with the winnings, and after noting that he would “absolutely” play again, Daley said what all big winners do.

“We’re going to Disney!” he exclaimed.

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steadfast state employee takes triple platinum 777

(Dover, Del.) — A 68-year-old state worker – and frequent lottery player - from Claymont finally hit the big time on Aug. 22, as she claimed her $40,000 instant game top prize from the Delaware Lottery. The winning Triple Platinum 777 ticket was purchased at Naamans Beverage Mart, 109 Naamans Road in Claymont, about a week prior to being claimed.

The winner mentioned to Lottery officials that when she started playing the Lottery, she began with $1 instant tickets and gradually switched to $10 instant tickets “because I always won something.” Not trusting her extremely good fortune in this case, she asked the store clerk for verification – “and even he did a double take,” she laughed.

“I kept the ticket for about six days,” she noted, but now that the winnings are official, she plans on paying off debt.

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DELAWARE CASH 5® PLUS 30 YEARS OF PLAYING EQUALS HUGE PAYOUT FOR SEAFORD COUPLE

(Dover, Del.) — A union carpenter and his wife, a retired postal worker, both from Seaford, Delaware, have a new life – and perhaps their cat has one less – as a result of their $49,000 win, playing DELAWARE CASH 5®.

“I always call the 800 number to check,” said the very happy wife. “I jot the numbers down, but this time, I had to look back and forth before becoming excited – and at that point, the cat took off from me in a hurry!”

Purchased at Shore Stop, 522 W. Stein Highway in Seaford for the Aug. 9 drawing, the winning line was part of a $5 ticket that included NASCAR numbers and birthdays of family members, as chosen by the players.

“We’ve done it the same for nearly thirty years,” agreed the husband. “We each pick two sets of numbers. Of course, we won with the (one) Quick Pick!”

While thrilled, the wife was quick to note that her husband was not the first recipient of the good news.

“I couldn’t reach him at his job,” she explained. “So I called my mother, and said ‘You need to talk to me right now or I’m going to pass out.’”

With a laugh, her mother told her to call 911 – but holding off on that impulse, she finally reached her husband during his break at work.

“You’re kidding me!” was his happy reply.

Both agree that the prize money, which was claimed Aug. 11, will change their lives, citing economic conditions that have lowered the demand for carpentry work.

“We’ll first pay off the bills,” said the wife. “If we have enough left and we feel that we can get away, we’ll book a trip to Jamaica.”

After thirty years, though, why rest on one’s laurels?

“Saturday is the next drawing,” said the wife. “I’ll be buying our tickets tomorrow!”

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DELAWARE LOTTERY’S “WHITE GOLD” TURNS GREEN FOR NEW CASTLE MAN

(Dover, Del.) —– A 55-year-old New Castle man became yet another instant top prizewinner with the Delaware Lottery on Aug. 9, winning $10,000 while playing White Gold. The winning ticket was purchased at Minquadale Liquors, 3800 A North DuPont Highway in New Castle.

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MILFORD MAN MAKES A MINT MASTERING POWERBALL® AT MIKE’S

(Dover, Del.) — A 79-year-old Milford man is Delaware’s latest POWERBALL® winner, taking home a cool $10,000 as a result of the July 27 drawing. Purchased at Mike’s Food Market, 246 N. Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford, the winning ticket was claimed on July 28.

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WILMINGTON WOMAN’S SNAP DECISION LEADS TO $10,000 POWERBALL® WIN

(Dover, Del.) —With the assistance of a Delaware Lottery Quick Pick ticket, a 27-year-old Wilmington woman has added to her bank account, simply by playing POWERBALL®.

“My husband plays often,” said the lucky winner. “I played because the jackpot was around $70 million.”

Placing $5 on a single Quick Pick ticket, purchased at Fairfax News, 2121 Concord Pike in Wilmington, the woman hoped to strike it rich during the July 16 drawing. One number shy, she – along with her husband - claimed her $10,000 prize on July 18.

“We were ecstatic,” she laughed, reflecting on her triumphant moment. “But we were disappointed that we missed by one number, so it was bittersweet!”

While maybe not changing her life, the money will be put to good use.

“Pay off debt,” was her enthusiastic response.

With a taste of winning, though, she insisted that she would continue to play POWERBALL®, if for no other reason than perfection.

“If we had just had that last number, it would have changed our lives!”

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PHILADELPHIA MAN TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT, WINS $35,000 WITH THE DELAWARE LOTTERY

(Dover, Del.) — A 58-year-old Philadelphian is the latest lucky Instant Game top prizewinner, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. Playing “Delaware Lottery Limited” at Royal Farms #120, 2 Schultz Road in Greenwood, the fortuitous winner claimed his prize on July 18.

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NEW YORKER FINDS NEW MONEY IN DELAWARE LOTTERY’S $10,000 PAYOUT

(Dover, Del.) — While many may love New York, the Delaware Lottery is feeling it back from the Empire State’s 33 year-old Amber Cook, the newest $10,000 instant game top prizewinner.

Cook, an account analyst from Sidney, NY, struck it rich during an impromptu restroom stop at Hare’s Corner Shell, 102 North DuPont Highway in New Castle.

“I was travelling with my fiancé and daughter – just passing through,” she explained, noting that she’s an occasional lottery player in her home state, but that this was the first time she had decided to play in the First State.

Her purchase of two instant game tickets proved fortuitous, as a $10,000 Payout win was in her hands – a prize she claimed on July 13.

“I thought it was a joke,” she said. But her disbelief turned to happiness upon telling her fiancé, and then to careful planning.

“I’m going to pay my bills and try to be responsible,” Cook laughed, deadpanning that there’s a “very high chance” she might play the Delaware Lottery again.

Final thoughts from a very happy New Yorker?

“Thanks to the state of Delaware and the Delaware Lottery!”

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MARYLAND COUPLE GETS A JUMP WITH MULTI-WIN LOTTO TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) —A 52-year-old woman from Elkton, MD and her husband are the most recent winners of the MULTI-WIN LOTTO game, taking home an $80,102 top prize, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. This is the biggest win for the regular Lottery players, who both commute to work in Delaware.

“We normally play every week,” said the woman. “Usually we play POWERBALL® and MEGA MILLIONS®,” her husband added. “But this is the largest amount we’ve won except for a few $150 prizes…it’s a big jump!”

The couple said that they usually have a set of lucky numbers that they play on other Lottery games, but this time the random pick numbers did the trick. They don’t have any specific plans for the money, but it may come in handy for an upcoming trip.

“We’re going to Florida soon,” said the woman. “So maybe we’ll use some of the money for that.” Other than that they plan to put the money in the bank.

The winning ticket was drawn on July 6th, and purchased the same day at Cochran Liquors, 560 W. Main St in Middletown.

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$10,000 POWERBALL® WIN is bankable for financial services employee from millsboro

(Dover, Del.) — A 48-year-old Millsboro wife and mother is one step closer to being debt-free after depositing a $10,000 POWERBALL® prize, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery.

“I generally play twice a week,” said the Delaware native, a bank employee in a nearby town. “Usually just $2 – one each on POWERBALL® and MEGA MILLIONS®. But this is the first time I’ve ever really won!”

Checking her ticket at a Quick Check scanner, the woman realized that her purchase at Shore Stop, Route 24 and Route 279 in Lewes, for the July 6 drawing, was indeed, going to fatten her wallet.

“I told my husband first,” she said. Making plans with him to pay off a loan, she claimed the ticket at Lottery Headquarters on July 11.

While not saying it would change her life – “No, it’ll just lower my debt,” she laughed – she looks forward to playing again, and cashing in, with the Delaware Lottery.

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white gold pans out $10,000 for wilmington woman

(Dover, Del.) — A 77-year-old Wilmington woman struck it big to the tune of $10,000, becoming an instant top prizewinner courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. Playing White Gold at TJ’s Food Mart, located at 1700 Marsh Road in Wilmington, the lucky winner claimed her prize on July 6.

“I scratched it off right in the store and had to take a second look,” she said, happily. “I couldn’t believe it had that many zeros; I had the retailer look at it to make sure it said what it said!”

Recognizing her good fortune, the player was quick to share the information with her husband, and made plans to “pay off all bills.” She remains practical, however.

“No way,” she replied, when asked if it would change her life. Remaining consistent, though, also involves remaining true to her favorite $5 instant tickets from the Delaware Lottery.

“Yes, I sure will (play again),” she smiled.

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MEGA MILLIONS® Jackpot Yields $10,000 Creates 25 Lucky Winners

(Dover, Del.) — A split between 25 players means some extra cash for the holders of a winning $10,000 MEGA MILLIONS® ticket, drawn June 14, and courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. Purchased at Shore Stop #298, located at 708 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, the lucky numbers were claimed on June 20.

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MEGA MILLIONS® WINNER CLAIMS $10,000 PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 66-year-old woman claimed a $10,000 MEGA MILLIONS® prize from the Delaware Lottery on May 19 after her ticket came up big. The lucky player’s numbers were drawn on May 6.

A resident of Silver Spring, Md., the woman named MEGA MILLIONS® as her favorite game and said she only plays when she feels lucky. She purchased two tickets for the May 6 drawing and relied on Quick Pick.

She learned about the win by checking her numbers in The Washington Post. Her first reaction was one of disbelief, but she soon shared the news with her husband.

The couple plans to upgrade their plumbing with the windfall, while putting the rest into savings.

The player purchased her winning ticket at the Stop & Shop located in Dewey Beach at 20880 Coastal Highway.

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NEWARK PLAYER NAILS DOWN $10,000 POWERBALL® WIN

(Dover, Del.) — A 90-year-old Newark man claimed $10,000 from the Delaware Lottery on May 19 after his numbers came through in POWERBALL®. The lucky player’s ticket became a winner during a May 11 drawing.

The winner says he only plays “when the spirit moves me.” It’s clear something was moving in his favor.

He learned he was a winner by checking the numbers in the newspaper. After recovering from shock, he shared the news with his wife.

The player purchased his winning ticket at the Pathmark located in Wilmington at 4365 Kirkwood Hwy.

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70-YEAR-OLD CASHES IN ON DELAWARE CASH 5 JACKPOT

(Dover, Del.) — A 70-year-old Claymont resident claimed a $48,000 jackpot thanks to the Delaware Lottery’s DELAWARE CASH 5® game on May 16. The lucky player’s numbers came up in a May 14 drawing.

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CHESTER MAN POCKETS $15,000 PLAYING GARNET RED 7S IN LEWES

(Dover, Del.) — A 54-year-old Chester, Pennsylvania man became the latest Instant Game top prize winner courtesy of the Delaware Lottery, winning $15,000 while playing Garnet Red 7s. The gentleman, who claimed his prize on June 15, purchased the lucky ticket at Daily Market, 420 E. Savannah Road in Lewes.

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WILMINGTON SENIOR RAKES IN $90,020 IN MULTI-WIN LOTTO JACKPOT

(Dover, Del.) — An 89-year-old Wilmington woman happily accepted a $90,020 prize, courtesy of the Delaware Lottery’s MULTI-WIN LOTTO game. Claimed on June 8, the winning ticket was purchased at Books & Tobacco, Inc., located at 4555 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington. Numbers were drawn on May 30.

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SMYRNA MAN’S $10,000 POWERBALL® WIN GETS HIM A SMOOTHER RIDE

(Dover, Del.) — “Tires for my truck” was the happy response of a 38-year-old married man from Smyrna, when asked what he would do with his $10,000 POWERBALL® prize, provided by the Delaware Lottery.

The gentleman, a Delaware native who purchased a single $5 Quick Pick ticket on June 1, did not believe that he had won at first.

“I know I won something but wasn’t sure what,” he said, after claiming the cash on June 3. “I called my brother and checked the website but thought it wasn’t real – I even had the retailer check twice.”

That lucky retailer, Royal Farms #146, located in Smyrna at 304 N. DuPont Highway, may continue to receive the winner’s business.

“I’m not really a regular lottery player,” he noted, adding that he does plan to play again – after getting new wheels for his truck.

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WILMINGTON COWORKERS STRIKE IT RICH - WIN $200,003 IN POWERBALL® PAYOUT

(Dover, Del.) — A male and female coworker, from Wilmington and New Castle respectively, will split a prize of $200,003, courtesy of POWERBALL® and the Delaware Lottery.

The twosome, both of whom wish to remain anonymous, claimed their winning tickets on June 2, having purchased them at Best Liquors, 600 Vandever Avenue in Wilmington just a few days before.

“I made the purchase and bought $10 worth of tickets,” said the gentleman. Realizing their win from the newspaper, he surprised his coworker with the good news.

“She almost had a heart attack,” he laughed.

“I thought he was messing with me,” said his colleague, who excitedly reported that she plans to use her share to pay off her son’s student loans.

The win is a first for both players, but both agree that they will play more in the future – a future that looks promising, according to the ticket purchaser.

“This is gonna change [my life] for the better,” he said.

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INSTANT GAME MEANS $10,000 INSTANT PAYOUT FOR SEAFORD SENIOR

(Dover, Del.) — “Paying off some bills” just became a little easier for an 82-year-old Seaford man, compliments of the Delaware Lottery and its $10,000 Payout Instant Game. Scratching off his prize-winning ticket on June 8 at Bodie’s Market, located at 222 Railroad Avenue in Millsboro, the gentleman reveled in his largest win yet.

“I won a couple of $2,000 [prizes] before,” he noted. Winning instantly, he said, put him in a state of shock.

“I told my daughter-in-law and her husband first,” he noted, saying that the Delaware Lottery’s scratch off games were his favorite. “I’ll surely play again.”

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LIQUID ASSETS BECOME $10,000 IN COLD HARD CASH FOR A SALISBURY WOMAN

(Dover, Del.) — A 32-year-old woman from Salisbury, Md., became an instant top prize winner, playing Liquid Assets at the De-Lux Dairy Market, located at 10599 Concord Road in Seaford. She claimed her Instant Game prize on June 6.

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CLAYTON MAN CLAIMS $100,000 INSTANT GAME TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) —A 49-year-old man from Claymont claimed a $100,000 top prize from the Delaware Lottery on May 31. Wayne Grubb, Jr. uncovered a top prize in the $100,000 Cash Blast Instant Game. He’s a frequent Lottery player and scratch-off games are his all-time favorite.

The winner can thank the retailer from whom he purchased the ticket. “I didn’t even realize I’d won that much,” said Grubb. “I thought it was $100. I was in total shock.”

The first person he shared the good news with was his wife. Grubb said he planned to purchase some new vehicles with the winnings, but did not think the big win would change his life in any major way.

Grubb purchased the winning ticket at Shore Stop #287 located in New Castle at 906 South DuPont Highway.

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NEWARK PLAYER $10,000 RICHER AFTER WINNING INSTANT GAME

(Dover, Del.) — A Delaware Lottery player claimed a $10,000 top prize on May 23 after scratching and winning with the Liquid Assets game. The 56-year-old Newark resident was pleased to be a big winner with the Instant Game. He purchased the lucky ticket at the BJ’s Wholesale Club located in New Castle at 124 Sunset Blvd.

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VIRGINIA PLAYER DIALS UP $4.8 MILLION VIDEO LOTTERY JACKPOT

(Dover, Del.) — A Fairfax, Va., man who won a $4.8 million slot machine jackpot at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on May 15 claimed his prize yesterday, May 31, at Delaware Lottery headquarters. Bert Dickerson scored a whopping $4,856,978.35 on the multistate progressive game Ca$hola at exactly 1:26 a.m. on the morning of May 15.

“I had already been playing for three and a half hours and I was getting tired and ready to leave the casino when I found a $20 voucher card in my pocket,” the winner recalled. “I moved to an end machine because I’ve always heard the chances of winning were better there. Before I knew it the lights and sirens were going off. I thought I had broken the machine at first”

Luckily for Dickerson, the machine was working perfectly. “I realized what was happening when the security staff came over and a crowd started gathering around to congratulate me.”

The giant progressive-slots jackpot accounts for the largest single video lottery payout in Delaware history. The prize also marked the final Ca$hola jackpot, as the multistate game concluded its five-year run by paying out more than $52 million in annuity jackpot prizes.

Dickerson, who immediately received a check for $10,000 on May 15, has opted for the lump sum cash payout of $2,927,899 (as opposed to the 30-year annuity option).

“I’ve been meeting with a good financial advisor and I feel secure with my decision. I plan to give some of the winnings back to the community, and I’d like to use this money as a way to finance the rest of my life. I hope to tap only the accrued interest and leave the principal untouched for as long as possible.”

The 45-year-old said he visits the Dover Downs Casino every other week while visiting his parents in the Dover area. “I go to the casino because I enjoy talking to local folks and seeing some of the local color. It’s an outlet and an escape for me. Compared to the area I’m from it feels like a new country.”

Dickerson, a recruiter for a defense firm, said he refuses to let this win alter his life in any major way.

“The win won’t change me at all. I will continue working for sure, because I think people get into trouble when they walk away from who they are and what they’ve been doing. I may start my own business in the future, but I’m a pretty simple guy.”

Three of the largest four jackpots at Dover Downs have been on Ca$hola machines. A Laurel, Md., man won a $1,034,191 jackpot in July, 2008, and a Dover woman won $318,760 in July, 2007.

Ca$hola was initiated in July 2006 as the first multistate, progressive video lottery game to be offered in the U.S., and has been featured at all three casinos in Delaware, as well as casinos in Rhode Island and West Virginia. Sunday’s jackpot at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is the 37th Grand Prize to be won on a Ca$hola and the second largest to hit since its inception nearly five years ago.

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MEGA MILLIONS® DELIVERS $250,000 PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 73-year-old man who lives in New Castle claimed a $250,000 prize in the Delaware Lottery’s mega jackpot Mega Millions game on May 6. The lucky player used Quick Pick to generate the winning ticket and hit it big during an April 19 drawing.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, the winner is a regular Lottery player who usually purchases four tickets at a time. While he didn’t previously have a favorite lottery game, Mega Millions might have earned special place in his heart. The quarter-million-dollar payout marks his first big win.

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, discovered he had won by simply checking out his ticket at a Licensed Retailer. “At first I thought the clerk was kidding with me,” he admitted. The man quickly shared the incredible news with his wife.

The lucky winner definitely plans to continue to play the lottery. The first thing he plans to buy with his winnings is a house. Otherwise he says the hefty new hunk of cash won’t alter him at all.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Texaco located at 600 Fifth Street in Delaware City.

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MIDDLETOWN WOMAN NETS $40,000 PRIZE WITH MEGA MILLIONS®

(Dover, Del.) — A 28 year-old Middletown woman won a $40,000 prize after playing MEGA MILLIONS® with MEGAPLIER® with the Delaware Lottery. She claimed her prize on May 3. The winning ticket was purchased at the Middletown News & Tobacco located at 600 North Broad Street in Middletown.

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FRANKFORD MAN STRIKES IT RICH WITH DELAWARE GOLD

(Dover, Del.) — A 57-year-old Frankford woman has claimed a $10,000 top prize, thanks to the Delaware Lottery’s Delaware Gold Instant Game. The lucky player claimed her prize April 25 after scratching the winning ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at the Shore Stop at 36345 Lighthouse Road in Selbyville.

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MULTI-WIN LOTTO DELIVERS $68,005 JACKPOT

(Dover, Del.) — A 51-year-old Wilmington man claimed a $68,005 prize, thanks to the Delaware Lottery’s MULTI-WIN LOTTO game. The fortunate player claimed his cash on April 29. The winning ticket was purchased at T.J.’s Food Mart located at 1700 Marsh Road in Claymont, Delaware. The lucky numbers were drawn on May 21, 2010.

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POWERBALL® JACKPOT DELIVERS $10,000 PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 50-year-old Millsboro man and a 50-year-old Georgetown man split a $10,000 Powerball prize on April 25, thanks to the Delaware Lottery. The lucky pair scored it big during an April 13 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Bodies Market #1 located in Millsboro at 222 Railroad Avenue.

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MULTI-WIN LOTTO CRANKS OUT $64,102 PRIZE FOR ODESSA PLAYER

(Dover, Del.) — A 69 year-old Odessa man claimed a $64,102 jackpot from the Delaware Lottery’s MULTI-WIN LOTTO game on April 20. The winning ticket stemmed from an April 11 drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased at the Acme located on Route 299 in Middletown.

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MEGA MILLIONS® WIN KEEPS NEW CASTLE PLAYER ROLLING

(Dover, Del.) — A 35-year-old man who resides in New Castle claimed a $10,000 MEGA MILLIONS® prize from Delaware Lottery headquarters on April 18. The winner, a frequent lottery player, can thank Quick Pick for generating the winning number sequence in the April 12 drawing.

MEGA MILLIONS® is the winner’s favorite Delaware Lottery offering and this is his first big win. The winner is an everyday player and often purchases a dozen tickets or more at a time.

The lucky man discovered he was a winner while checking his tickets during a recent stop at a Delaware Lottery Licensed Retailer. The realization hit him like a shockwave. He immediately shared the incredible news with his wife.

The first thing the lucky winner plans to buy with his winnings is a new set of tires. He said the balance of the winnings will help pay off bills.

The winning ticket was purchased at Bodie’s Market #1 located in Angola at 222 Railroad Ave.

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MEGA MILLIONS® DELIVERS ON PROMISE FOR WILMINGTON WOMAN

(Dover, Del.) — A 58-year-old Delaware player claimed a $1 million MEGA MILLIONS® prize on April 18 from the Delaware Lottery. The winning numbers stemmed from an April 15 drawing, and the lucky player benefited from purchasing the Megaplier option.

The new millionaire lives in Wilmington and only recently began playing the Delaware Lottery. While not an everyday player, she enjoys the lottery every so often “when she feels lucky.”

The player was definitely feeling lucky on the day she purchased her ticket after the winning numbers came to her in a dream. MEGA MILLIONS® was already the player’s favorite Delaware Lottery offering and the big win is sure to reinforce her affections.

The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, found out she had won after checking her at a local grocery store. Initially unable to process what was happening, the winner looked at the numbers over and over again. Finally the clerk came over to confirm she had won the large amount. She immediately shared the incredible news with her son.

The lucky winner is still in shock and said she was still uncertain about what to do with the money. “I don’t want it to change me,” she said. “I just want to still be me.” She also vowed to keep playing the lottery, “particularly if I have another dream,” she said.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Southbridge B.P., located at 201 South Heald Street in Wilmington.

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MILTON PLAYER SCRATCHES HIS WAY TO A $10,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 26-year-old Delaware Lottery player claimed a $10,000 top prize in The Money Game on April 7. The lucky player, who resides in Milton, purchased his winning ticket at the Bodie’s Market located in Georgetown at 105 S. Bedford St.

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LAUREL PLAYER WINS $25,000 MONEY MAKER TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 38-year-old Laurel man recently struck it rich with the Delaware’s Lottery’s Money Maker Instant Game. The lucky player claimed a $25,000 top prize on April 5. The winning ticket was purchased at First Stop located in Laurel on West Street.

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HOT LOTTO® WIN FOR A HOMEMAKER

(Dover, Del.) — A Wilmington woman won a $10,000 prize in the Delaware Lottery’s HOT LOTTO® game on April 2, and claimed her prize later the next week. The occasional player found out about her first big win by checking the numbers in the newspaper.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said the winner, who wished to remain anonymous. “My hands were shaking.” She added that the money was likely to be put towards some repairs at a shore house, but beside that it would be some extra “pocket change” to spend.

The winner used Quick Pick to choose the numbers, and the winning ticket was purchased at the Acme located on Foulk and Naamans roads in Wilmington.

Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed more than $3.35 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®, HOT LOTTO®, FAST PLAY®, MULTI-WIN LOTTO, PLAY 3, PLAY 4, and assorted Instant Games. Delaware Lottery game and promotional details are available at delottery.com, at licensed retailers, and from the Lottery's office in Dover.

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DELAWARE LOTTERY PLAYER HITS FOR $10,000 IN MEGA MILLIONS®

(Dover, Del.) — A lucky player claimed $10,002 MEGA MILLIONS prize from the Delaware Lottery on April 5. The big win stemmed from an April 1 drawing.

A married mother of two, the Pennsylvania resident is a regular player but this marks her first big win. She planned to put the money straight into the bank.

The player, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased her winning ticket at the Super G located in Millville. She used Quick Pick to generate the winning numbers.

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CLASSIC BLACK IS A $150,000 WINNER FOR LOYAL PLAYER

(Dover, Del.) —A 37-year-old woman who lives in Dover claimed a $150,000 top prize, thanks to the Classic Black Instant Game on March 28. The lucky player purchased her winning Delaware Lottery ticket just a day prior on March 27.

Born and raised in The First State, the lucky winner is a regular Delaware Lottery player. When asked if she plans to continue playing the lottery, her answer was simple. “Oh yeah,” she replied. Classic Black and Instant Games in general are her favorite Delaware Lottery offerings. This is her first experience as a major Delaware Lottery winner.

The winner initially felt a strong sense of disbelief, which was quickly replaced by excitement upon realizing she had in fact won. The player immediately shared the thrilling news with her roommate.

She already has a plan set up for her winnings. “Get some work done to the truck,” she said. She is sure the big win will have a positive effect on her life. “It’s definitely going to make life a little better,” she said with a smile.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Shore Stop located in Dover at the intersection of Dupont Hwy and W. Denneys Rd.

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THE MONEY GAME DELIVERS $10,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 69 year-old Laurel woman claimed a $10,000 top prize with The Money Game from the Delaware Lottery on March 28. The winning ticket was purchased at the Ram Deli Market in Laurel.

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LUCKY PLAYER POCKETS A TRIPLE RED 777 $10,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) —A 52-year-old Bear woman claimed a $40,000 top prize in the Triple Red 777 Instant Game on March 28. The winning ticket was purchased at the Glasgow Valero on Pulaski Highway in Newark.

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WILMINGTON PLAYER CLAIMS $200,000 POWERBALL® PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — An 83-year-old Wilmington man claimed a $200,007 prize from the Delaware Lottery on March 31 after his lucky numbers came up in a March 26 POWERBALL® drawing.

The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased his ticket at the Dash In located in Wilmington at 1022 Delaware Ave.

The lucky man is a regular lottery player and he selected his own set of number. This is the first time he’s won a prize this large, but he plans to keep playing. Powerball is his favorite game, and the big win should only reinforce his feelings.

He discovered his good fortune after checking the newspaper for the winning numbers. After digesting the initial surprise he called his daughters with the news.

While he remained unsure about firm plans for the cash winnings, the player said he plans to buy more lottery tickets.

Originally from Puerto Rico, the lucky retiree has lived in Delaware for years. Despite the size of the win, he said it will not change his life.

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LEWES RETIREE CASHES IN WITH $10,000 POWERBALL PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) —An 84 year-old Lewes woman claimed a $10,000 prize on March 29, thanks to a big POWERBALL® win. The player, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased her lucky ticket at the Super Fresh in Dewey Beach. The win stemmed from a March 26 drawing.

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INSTANT GAME DELIVERS $10,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 54-year-old resident of Rehoboth Beach claimed a $10,000 top prize from the Delaware Lottery on March 17. The lucky player, who wished to remain anonymous, scratched her way to a big win with a $5 Delaware Gold Instant Ticket.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Stop & Shop located in Dewey Beach.

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WILMINGTON MAN UNCOVERS $15,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 70-year-old Wilmington man claimed $15,000 from the Delaware Lottery on March 18 after scratching his way to a top prize. The lucky player, who wished to remain anonymous, hit it big with a $5 Instant Ticket from the Delaware Lottery called Black Onyx 7s.

The winning ticket was purchased at Claymont News and Gifts located on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.

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MOTHER, DAUGHTER SHARE DELAWARE LOTTERY LUCK

(Dover, Del.) — An 80-year-old Claymont woman claimed a record top prize of $206,000 prize in the Delaware Lottery’s Multi-Win Lotto game on March 25. The lucky player, who has lived in Delaware for almost 60 years, was still unsure of what she will do with her winnings. The win stemmed from a March 23 drawing.

“I’ve played the Lottery for quite a long time,” said the winner, who wished to remain anonymous. But she had never won quite this much. “The next biggest amount I won was $500.” Her luck obviously took a big leap since that time.

The winner claimed her prize in Dover with her daughter, who previously won $925,000 from the Delaware Lottery in 2000. The two lucky family members plan to keep playing, and were looking forward to the upcoming Mega Millions jackpot.

The winning ticket was sold at Sunoco A+ located in Claymont.

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POWERBALL DELIVERS $10,000 PRIZE FOR PLAYER FROM BEAR

(Dover, Del.) — An anonymous player claimed a $10,000 prize from the Delaware Lottery on March 18. The big win came during a March 17 POWERBALL® drawing.

The winner, a 68-year-old from Bear, purchased the lucky ticket at Mugs Salon in New Castle.

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INSTANT CASH GAME DELIVERS $50,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) —A 56-year-old woman who lives in Dagsboro claimed a $50,000 top prize thanks to the Instant Cash Zone game on March 14. The lucky player purchased her winning Delaware Lottery Instant Ticket just two days prior on March 12.

Born and raised in Delaware, the woman works as a caregiver. She is not an everyday player, but she enjoys the lottery every so often when she feels lucky. The Powerball and the Instant Cash Zone games are her favorite Delaware Lottery offerings, and this is not her first big win. The lucky player previously claimed a $5,000 prize just last year playing the same Instant Game.

The winner initially thought she’d only won a $50 prize until she looked closer and saw the comma and the zeros. “I thought I was going to have a heart attack,” she said. She immediately called her son with the good news after sharing her excitement with the clerk at the store where she purchased her winning ticket. When asked what she planned to buy with her winnings, the woman remained uncertain. “Not sure yet,” she said. “I’ll invest some and make good with it.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Bodies Market, located at 912 Main Street in Dagsboro.

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TRUCK DRIVER HAULS $20,000 POWERBALL® PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 25-year-old Houston resident claimed a $20,000 POWERBALL® Power Play prize from the Delaware Lottery March 7. The big win stems from March 2 drawing.

The lucky player is a relative newcomer to Lottery games, but already considers himself a “somewhat regular” player. The $20,000 payout marks the player’s first big win, but be plans to continue trying his luck. Powerball is his favorite game – with good reason.

The winner, who works as a truck driver, said he was very pleased to learn about the win and informed a buddy shortly after learning the good news. He scanned his ticket at an authorized Lottery retailer.

For now the lucky player is unsure about what he’ll do with the winnings.

The winning numbers came courtesy of Quick Pick and the lucky ticket was purchased at Mike’s Food Market located at 264 N. Rehoboth Blvd. in Milford.

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WILMINGTON WOMAN WINS FIRST DELAWARE CASH 5® JACKPOT

(Dover, Del.) — An 87-year-old Wilmington resident claimed a DELAWARE CASH 5® jackpot worth $29,001 from the Delaware Lottery Feb. 23. The win stemmed from a Feb. 19 drawing.

The big win marks the first jackpot awarded in the new $1 Delaware-exclusive cash jackpot game, where the only players who have a chance to win are those who buy tickets at licensed Delaware Lottery retailers. Tickets for the new game went on sale Feb. 2.

A widowed retiree, the winner is a regular Lottery player who purchases at least one ticket most weeks. Quick Pick delivered the winning sequence of numbers, which she learned about by calling the Delaware Lottery hotline: 1-800-338-6200

The Delaware native will “definitely” continue playing the Lottery and says Delaware Cash 5 is now her favorite game. The first person she shared the good news with was her daughter.

“My first reaction was surprise,” said the winner. “It was unbelievable at first.” The lucky player says she’ll use the winnings to have her yard cleaned up, but doesn’t think the prize will change her at all. “I’m very happy about the whole thing!”

The winning ticket was purchased at Delaware Park Racetrack and Casino, located at 777 Delaware Park Boulevard in Wilmington.

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THE MONEY GAME DELIVERS $10,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 50-year-old woman who lives in Wilmington claimed a $10,000 top prize in The Money Game Feb. 18. The lucky player purchased her winning Delaware Lottery Instant Ticket Feb. 17.

Originally hailing from North Carolina, the woman works as a nurse. She is a regular player who typically purchases three or four tickets at a time. Instant Tickets are her favorite Delaware Lottery offering and this is not her first big win. The lucky player previously claimed a $5,000 prize.

The winner initially thought it was a $5 prize when talking on the phone with her cousin, but was pleasantly surprised to realize it was worth $10,000. She plans on sending some of the prize money to her mom for home repairs. The win is “going to make it easier to pay some bills,” she said.

The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 1501 DuPont and Bacon Road in New Castle.

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$10,000 POWERBALL® WIN FOR SEAFORD PLAYER

(Dover, Del.) — A 54-year-old Seaford woman claimed a $10,000 POWERBALL® prize from the Delaware Lottery Feb. 18. The win came in a Feb. 16 drawing.

A Delaware native, the lucky player works as a nurse. She calls herself an intermittent Lottery player and purchased five tickets for the Feb. 16 drawing. Quick Pick delivered the winning sequence.

The married woman discovered she was a winner after taking her ticket to be checked at a licensed retailer. After an initial wave of disbelief, the player shared the good news with her husband.

She plans to immediately place the winnings into savings and place a portion of it towards bills.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Seaford BP located at 710 W. Stein Hwy.

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PATIENCE PAYS FOR $1 MILLION POWERBALL® PRIZE WINNER

(Dover, Del.) — A 63-year-old Sussex County resident claimed a $1 million POWERBALL® Power Play prize from the Delaware Lottery Feb. 14. The big winner said she “always knew this day would come.”

The lucky player purchased two tickets for the Feb. 12 drawing and said she has been buying two tickets per Powerball drawing for many years. “I just thought it would be fun when I started playing, but the more I played the more games I started to enjoy. Now I like playing Hot Lotto®, Mega Millions®, Multi-Win [Lotto] and the new [Delaware] Cash 5, to go along with Powerball.”

“I was in disbelief when I checked the numbers online,” the winner remembered. “I checked ten times. Then I started crying. My husband thought I was talking on the phone and was worried something bad had happened.”

The generous player said she and her husband would give a “nice amount” of the winnings to a family member in need. “We’re using the rest to pay off all our bills. That will be a great feeling.”

With the big win in her pocket the player shows no signs of slowing down. “I definitely plan to keep playing the Lottery.”

The million-dollar number sequence came courtesy of Quick Pick and the winning ticket was purchased at the Express Food Mart located at 38660 Sussex Hwy in Delmar.

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ELSMERE RETIREE CLAIMS $250,000 MEGA MILLIONS® PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A Delaware Lottery player claimed a $250,000 prize Feb. 1 after his lucky numbers came up in a Jan. 28 MEGA MILLIONS® drawing. The 61-year-old Elsmere resident is a retired asbestos worker who plans to put the winnings towards bills.

A Delaware native, the winner is a frequent lottery player who also enjoys Powerball® and Hot Lotto®. He began playing the Lottery just a year or two ago and has no plans to stop any time soon. Quick Pick generated the winning series of random numbers.

“I stopped at the 7-Eleven to check my tickets and I thought something was wrong with the reader,” recalled the winner. “I believed it when the teller told me I had won, but my wife thought I was lying when I broke the news to her. Then she looked it up on the computer.”

The quarter-million-dollar winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located in Wilmington at the corner of 3700 Kirkwood Hwy and Duncan Road.

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BIG MONEY SCRATCHER CLAIMS $100,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 52-year-old Delaware Native claimed $100,000 on Jan. 26 after scratching her way to a top prize with the Big Money Instant Game from the Delaware Lottery.

A frequent player, the Wilmington resident said $20 instant tickets have always been her favorite offering from the Delaware Lottery. She purchased a single ticket that led to her big win.

The lucky player said the $100,000 top prize was her first big win, but she didn’t even realize it was a top prize at first. After scratching the ticket, she knew she was an instant winner but thought the cash prize was only $100. The player immediately shared the fantastic news with her husband.

The happy couple plans to use the money as a down payment for a new house, but the winner says it won’t change her life in any other way.

The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located in Newport at 201 West Market Street.

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SUSSEX PLAYER CLAIMS $250,000 MEGA MILLIONS® PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A Delaware Lottery player is more than $250,000 wealthier after his numbers came up in a Dec. 21 MEGA MILLIONS® drawing. The 61-year-old resident of Sussex County claimed his prize Jan. 19 at the Delaware Lottery’s Dover headquarters.

The winner is a “regular” player and purchased two chances for the late December drawing. His winning ticket came courtesy of Quick Pick and he discovered the good news at the same store where he bought the ticket.

Although he was very surprised at first, the lucky player says the big win won’t change his life too much and he plans to continue playing the Lottery. For now his only plans with the prize money are paying bills.

The winning ticket was purchased at Bridgeville Discount Liquor located at 5597 Bridgeville Center.

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QUICK PICK PULLS NUMBERS FOR $40,000 POWERBALL® PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) — A 69-year-old Delaware Lottery player claimed a $40,000 prize on Jan. 18 after his numbers came up with POWERBALL® Power Play in a July 17 drawing. The retiree lives in Laurel and says he has been a faithful lottery player for years.

The big winner, who normally plays about 10 tickets per week, used Quick Pick to generate the lucky numbers. A frequent winner of $5 and $10 prizes, the $40,000 payout marks his first major windfall. The latest score will not deter him from playing in the future.

He discovered he was a winner while shopping at a grocery store and the cashier told him he’d won “a large amount.” The first person he shared the news with was his wife.

While the winner says the payout will not change his life at all, he does plan to use the money to pay some bills.

The winning ticket was purchased at The Laurel Oasis located in Laurel at 30759 Sussex Hwy.

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DELAWARE GOLD PLAYER WINS $10,000 TOP PRIZE

(Dover, Del.) - A 79-year-old Pennsylvania resident claimed $10,000 on Jan. 13 after scratching his way to a top prize with the Delaware Gold Instant Game from the Delaware Lottery. The retiree says he couldn’t be happier.

An occasional Lottery player, the Stevens, Penn., resident says Instant Games have always been his favorites. He purchased three tickets on the day of his big win. The player didn’t realize right away his ticket was a winner, so he called his son to have him verify he had indeed struck gold. Even after careful review he found the news overwhelming and just sat there looking at the ticket.

The winner isn’t sure what he’ll do with the money, but he’s very happy about having it.

The winning ticket was purchased at Your Neighborhood Store located at 34792 Longneck Road, Millsboro.

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WILMINGTON FAN WINS $100,000 FOOTBALL CONTEST

(Dover, Del.) - A 54-year-old Delaware native has claimed first prize in the Delaware Lottery $100,000 Ultimate Pro Football Challenge. Casey Durnan took home more than half of the total payout for finishing first overall in the season-long handicapping competition and for picking the most games correctly over the competition’s final 5-week stage. His total winnings topped out at $55,000.

“Even if I hadn’t won I would be playing again next year,” said the winner. “I enjoyed playing so much and I don’t know how anyone who likes sports wouldn’t want to get involved with a game this fun. Even if I finished out of the money I would have had a smile on my face after the final week.”

A social worker who splits his time between Wilmington and Rehoboth, Durnan learned about the competition from friends who frequent the state’s racinos. Players were required to pick six games each week against the spread through all 17 weeks of the pro football season and had to submit their picks in advance to the sports books at Dover Downs, Delaware Park or Harrington Raceway. There was a one-time entry fee of $250 at any one of the three Casino Sports Books.

“I occasionally play the numbers, but I’m more into sports betting,” said the Durnan. “I knew there was a lot of parity in the league this season, so I just took it week by week and probably spent 20 hours a week analyzing the games before making my picks.”

The winner said his willingness to take a chance on some less hyped teams was key. “Every pick I made was a close call, but I bet on the underdogs more than most and relied on my gut for a lot of tough games. I guess I was lucky they came through.”

Durnan was somewhat surprised to learn he’d won because he was second overall in the standings entering the last week. The anxiety kept him pacing until the final standings were released. Durnan went 5-1 in the last week while the former leader went 3-3, allowing Durnan to edge ahead and win by one game.”

The smooth-picking player says he will use the money to pay off some bills and is setting some aside for his retirement fund.

Cash prizes were also awarded to players finishing through fifth place, and top players at various stages throughout the season earned $5,000 prizes. Cash prizes totaling $100,000 were awarded. Durnan claimed his prize from the Lottery’s Dover headquarters Jan. 7.

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