Unclaimed $231M Powerball Jackpot in Delaware—Did You Win?

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Got a Powerball ticket sitting around? You might want to grab it—because Delaware has some serious unclaimed cash waiting 💰

🎯 Big prizes still up for grabs

As of April 7, several winning tickets haven’t been claimed yet:

  • $231 MILLION jackpot – sold near Middletown (April 6, 2026 drawing)
  • $2 MILLION winner – sold near Middletown (January 7, 2026)
  • Two $50,000 prizes – sold in Newark and Rehoboth Beach (August 2025)
  • Nearly $390,000 from a Lucky for Life ticket (April 2025)

👉 That’s multiple chances for someone to cash in big—and those tickets are still out there.


🔍 Think it’s you?

Double-check your numbers. It only takes a minute—and it could change everything.


🕶️ Good news: You can stay anonymous

Unlike many states, Delaware lets winners stay private—no matter the prize amount.


📝 How to claim your prize

Before you do anything else:

  • Sign the back of your ticket (in ink) — this proves it’s yours
  • Keep it safe—ownership can’t be transferred once signed

Where to claim:

  • Up to $599 → Retailers or lottery office
  • Up to $2,500 → Select claim centers
  • $600–$5,000 → Designated offices (weekdays)
  • $5,001+ → Lottery office (bring ID + Social Security card)

📍 Important: You must claim your prize in the state where the ticket was purchased.


🏆 Recent winning history

  • A $231 million jackpot was just won (still unclaimed!)
  • Last $2M ticket before this year? Back in February 2023
  • Last $1M win came from an October drawing worth $321 million
  • The previous jackpot before now? A $121.6 million win in 2016

⚠️ Don’t miss out

Unclaimed tickets happen more often than you think. If you’ve got one, now’s the time to check—you could be holding a life-changing payout.