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Smyrna man, Townsend man each win big with Delaware Lottery. See how much they won
Two Delawareans hit it big recently with the Delaware Lottery.
A 74-year-old man from Smyrna won a total of $75,000, and a 72-year-old man from Townsend won $50,000 after playing Delaware Lottery's PLAY 5, according to lottery officials.
The man from Smyrna, who chose to remain anonymous, earned his win across three tickets, all with the same winning numbers. He purchased the tickets at Larry's Liquors on North Dupont Highway in Dover, officials said.
'This kind of win is exactly what makes our games so exciting,' said Helene Keeley, Delaware Lottery director. 'To see someone win multiple times in a single drawing is rare and thrilling, and we're happy to celebrate this incredible moment with him.'
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The winning numbers from the PLAY 5 on May 21, 2025, day draw were 1-1-0-0-1. He claimed two of the $25,000 tickets on May 21 and the third on May 22.
Meanwhile, the Townsend man, who also chose to remain anonymous, won one of the top prizes playing PLAY 5 after purchasing the winning ticket at Boyd's Corner Liquors in Middletown. The winner, who has been playing the Delaware Lottery since 2020, said he usually purchases 10 tickets at a time and uses Quick Pick to select his numbers, officials said. This time, his belief in luck paid off because he matched all five numbers to take home the game's top prize. 'This is my biggest win so far,' said the Townsend man, who plans to use the prize money to pay bills and make a donation to his church. 'A $50,000 PLAY 5 win is a thrilling reminder that big moments can happen any day,' Keeley said. 'We're always excited to celebrate wins like this with our players.' The winning numbers from the PLAY 5 night drawing on April 21 were 3-4-5-1-4. The man claimed his prize from Lottery Headquarters on April 22.
PLAY 5 drawings are held seven days a week. Day drawings are at 1:58 p.m. and play up to 1:40 p.m. Night drawings are at 7:57 p.m. and play up to 7:30 p.m. To find a Delaware Lottery retailer near you, visit
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
First things first, sign the back of your ticket using an ink pen to identify yourself as the ticket owner. Once signed, ownership of a ticket cannot be changed or transferred, according to the Delaware Lottery.
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 with your name and address and 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.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware men win $75K, $50K in Delaware Lottery PLAY 5 game
