Thirty bucks for $300,000? That’s not a bad payoff.
That’s how much a 66-year-old Townsend woman earned after claiming a top prize in Delaware Lottery’s Win Big Instant Game.
The retired Delaware native has been playing for about 10 years, enjoying both draw and instant games “for fun and to win,” according to a news release from the Delaware Lottery.
The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, typically purchases about five tickets at a time, preferring newer games with larger prize opportunities, officials said.
Officials said she tripled checked her ticket to be sure she she won since this was her biggest lottery win yet.
She plans to use her winnings for savings and to help pay down bills, saying the prize will make things “a lot more comfortable” for her and her spouse in retirement, officials said.
“It’s wonderful to see a longtime player take home a prize that will make a real difference in her life,” said Helene Keeley, Delaware Lottery director. “We’re thrilled for her and wish her all the best as she enjoys this big win in her retirement.”
The woman purchased her winning ticket at the Wawa at 5632 DuPont Parkway in Smyrna. She claimed her prize at Lottery Headquarters on Oct. 27.
The $30 Win Big Instant Game offers players the chance to win prizes up to $300,000 instantly, according to the Delaware Lottery. There are still two top prizes of $300,000 available for Win Big and three $300,000 top prizes in the other $30 game, Cash King.
Tickets are available statewide at these Delaware Lottery retailers.
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
First things first, sign the back of your ticket using an ink pen to identify yourself as the ticket owner. According to the Delaware lottery, once signed, ticket ownership cannot be changed or transferred.
For prizes $599 or less, tickets can be redeemed at Delaware lottery retailers or the Delaware Lottery Office. You can also mail your tickets to the Delaware Lottery Office: 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Prizes worth $2,500 or less can be claimed at select Delaware Lottery retailer claim centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle counties.
Any prize between $600 and $5,000 can be claimed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at these redemption centers:
A prize worth $5,001 or more can be claimed at the Delaware Lottery Office on business days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must bring a photo ID that includes your name and address, as well as a Social Security card.
All winning Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America tickets must be redeemed in the state and jurisdiction where they were sold.