Play 5 – Winning Numbers & Results in Delaware

Select 5 numbers between 0 to 9 , purchase a ticket, and match them with the draw results to win prizes.

Odds vary by prize tier — jackpots are the hardest to win, while lower-tier prizes that require matching fewer numbers are significantly more achievable.

Smaller prizes, such as matching 3 or 4 numbers, can have odds as favorable as 1 in 100. You can find the exact odds for Play 5 in the game rules published by the official lottery operator.

You can view the latest results and full draw history on the Play 5 results page.

Results are updated automatically after each official draw, sourced directly from the lottery operator. The history page shows winning numbers, bonus balls, jackpot amounts, and draw dates going back hundreds of draws. You can also check the last result page for the most recent draw at a glance.

Statistics help identify trends in past draws, but every lottery result is independently random — no statistical pattern can predict future outcomes.

What statistics can do is inform your number selection based on historical frequency. Hot numbers have appeared more often over a given period, while cold numbers have appeared less. Whether you prefer to follow frequency trends or pick numbers that are statistically "due" is a personal strategy. The important thing to understand is that each draw resets completely — past results have no mathematical influence on future ones. Statistics are a tool for exploration, not a guarantee of winning.

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• Play 5 is Delaware's Lottery Game

The next Play 5 draw is scheduled for May 30, 2026 11:57 PM (GMT-0).

Make sure to purchase your ticket before the cutoff time to participate in this draw.

The estimated jackpot for the next Play 5 draw is $50,000.

This amount may increase if there are no winners in the current draw, leading to a rollover.

Delaware withholds state income tax of up to 6.6% on lottery prizes.

Federal withholding of 24% also applies to prizes over $5,000. Your total tax liability may be higher depending on your federal income bracket — consult a tax professional for your specific situation.

Delaware Play 5 winners have 1 year from the draw date to claim their prize.

Sign your ticket immediately to protect your claim. Unclaimed prizes after this deadline are typically transferred to state lottery education or public funds.

The next Play 5 draw is scheduled for May 30, 2026 11:57 PM (GMT-0). Visit the official Delaware lottery website for the full weekly draw schedule and ticket cutoff times.

The jackpot odds for Play 5 are determined by the total number of possible combinations in the draw — 5 numbers from a pool of 9. Check the official game rules for the exact published odds per prize tier.