Delaware Lottery

Yes. Delaware is one of only a handful of states with laws that allow winners to remain anonymous, which can protect your privacy and provide more security.  

If you misplace your winning lottery ticket or the ticket gets stolen, The Delaware State Lottery office shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or mutilated tickets. If you are a winner, it’s your responsibility to keep your winning lottery ticket in a safe place after your sign it.

If you are a lucky winner, the first thing you need to do is sign the back of your ticket to prevent anyone else from claiming your price. You can claim it at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, at a Delaware Lottery Redemption Center or at the Delaware Lottery Office. 

Unfortunately, you cannot purchase DE lottery tickets by mail, online or by phone. Delaware Laws prohibits the Lottery from selling any Lottery products via the Internet, phone or by mail and only at authorized retail outlets.

You must be 18 years old to play Delaware Lottery games, and 21 years old to play Video Lottery, Sports Lottery and Table Games.

 30% of the Delaware Lottery proceeds go to the State General Fund. Since 1975, $5.8 billion has been transferred to the General Fund. In fiscal year 2021, the Lottery's contribution was $215.7 million.

The General Fund is the pool of dollars that finances most state services in Delaware, including:

 ·   Public and higher education

      ·        Public safety

 ·        Judicial and corrections

 ·        Child, youth, and family services

\ ·        Natural resources and environmental control and health and social services 

 5% goes to administrative expenses, 10% to retailer commissions and 50 % goes to prizes.   

Please bring a photo I.D. (with name and address) and your Social Security card with you.

You have one year from the date of the drawing to collect an unclaimed ticket. For unclaimed prizes, visit https://www.delottery.com/Claim-Prizes/Unclaimed-Prizes

Yes, all winning tickets are subject to state and federal income taxes. In the state of Delaware any prize over $5,000, is subject to withholdings of 24% for federal taxes. Fortunately, you will not have to pay any state taxes in Delaware. 

Yes, you can purchase tickets in advance for consecutive draws.

From the date of the draw, you have 365 days to claim your prize.

Yes, the players club is a free way to stay up to date on the hottest games, get the latest news and more — by e-mail visit https://www.delottery.com/Players-Club

The Delaware Lottery has over 600 licensed retailers throughout Delaware state.