A lucky $1-million Powerball winner has come forward.
A 51-year-old Dover woman claimed her $1 million prize after winning it big during the Oct. 22 drawing.
The Dover resident, who works in promotions supervision, started playing six weeks ago “for fun,” according to a news release from the Delaware Lottery.
Lottery officials said she usually buys three tickets at a time and used the quick pick option for this drawing, which was the right choice because it secured her first lottery win.
After scanning her ticket, she was in complete shock. The first person she told about her life-changing win was her father.
Still filled with excitement, she said she hasn’t yet decided what she plans to do with her winnings, officials said.
“A $1 million Powerball win is something truly special,” said Helene Keeley, Delaware Lottery director. “We’re so happy for our winner and love sharing in the excitement of moments like this. We encourage all our players to keep the fun in playing by doing so responsibly.”
The woman claimed her prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on Oct. 30.
The $1 million-winning Powerball ticket was sold at Harrington Raceway and Casino, according to Delaware Lottery officials.
The winning numbers from the Oct. 22 drawing were 18-37-52-54-60, and the Powerball was 12. The Power Play was 2X.
There was no grand prize winner that matched all five white balls and the Powerball.
However, there was a Match 5 winner worth $1 million in Delaware.
The previous $1 million Powerball win in Delaware was on April 7, 2024. That ticket was sold at the Wawa at 30155 Veterans Way in Rehoboth.
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.
The next drawing will be Nov. 26 at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The current Powerball jackpot is $681 million with a cash value of $315.7 million after there was no grand prize winner from the Nov. 24 drawing.
In Delaware, tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.
In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, you can purchase tickets until 9:59 p.m.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The Powerball costs $2 per play.
In Pennsylvania, you can buy tickets online: www.pailottery.com/games/draw-games/.
Tickets can be bought online as well in New Jersey: njlotto.com.
To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.
You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.
To win, match one of the nine ways to win:
There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
All prizes are set cash amounts, except for the grand prize. In California, prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel, meaning it’s determined by the sales and the number of winners.
The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are 1 in 292,201,338. The odds for the lowest prize, $4 for one red Powerball, are 1 in 38.32.
According to Powerball, the overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87, based on a $2 play and rounded to two decimal places.
