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Miss out on Mega Millions jackpot? See if you’re a winner of these unclaimed Delaware prizes
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
Are you disappointed you missed out on the recent $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot? Don’t worry, you still might be a winner.
With 2024 wrapping up soon, check your lottery tickets to see if you won one of these unclaimed prizes in Delaware before it’s too late.
Here’s a look at all the big unclaimed lottery prizes that still remain unclaimed in Delaware from this year:
Mega Millions unclaimed tickets
- A $4 million-winning ticket purchased at the Redner’s Market in Camden. The drawing date of the ticket was Aug. 20, 2024.
- A$10,000-winning ticket purchased at Wawa in Milford. The drawing date of the ticket was Aug. 30, 2024.
- A $10,000-winning ticket purchased at Buyrite Liquors in New Castle. The drawing date of the ticket was Jan. 19, 2024.
Powerball unclaimed tickets
- A $100,000 winning ticket sold at Fenwick Island Goose Creek in Selbyville. The drawing date of the ticket was Aug. 19, 2024.
- A $50,000-winning Powerball ticket purchased at Shore Stop in Middletown. The drawing date of the ticket was March 9, 2024.
Keno unclaimed tickets
- A $10,000-winning ticket purchased at Jack’s Country Maid in Kirkwood. The drawing date of the ticket was Sept. 17, 2024.
Mega Millions winning numbers
For the Aug. 20, 2024, Mega Millions drawing, a ticket sold in Delaware matched all five white balls while also applying the Megaplier option. Here are the winning numbers: 05-35-50-51-59 and Powerball 8.
How long do I have to claim my prize?
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.
How can I claim my prize?
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.
For prizes $599 or less, tickets can be redeemed at Delaware lottery retailers or at 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:
- Delaware Lottery: 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover
- Division of Revenue: 20653 DuPont Blvd., Suite 2, Georgetown
- Division of Revenue: Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French St., Wilmington
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.