A Powerball ticket sold in Delaware turned one lucky player into an overnight millionaire after winning Monday night’s $231 million jackpot—the state’s largest Powerball win in recent years.
The jackpot winner has yet to come forward. Under Delaware law, lottery winners can remain anonymous. Once claimed, the winner can choose to receive the prize as annuitized payments or a single lump-sum payout of $104.9 million before taxes.
“This marks one of the largest Powerball jackpot wins in recent years and is a significant moment for both the Delaware Lottery and players across the state,” the Delaware Lottery said in its statement.
Helene Keeley, director of the Delaware Lottery, said the agency is thrilled to see a jackpot-winning ticket sold within the state.
“We’re incredibly excited to see a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket sold right here in Delaware,” Keeley said. “Wins of this magnitude are life-changing and create a lot of excitement for our players and retailers alike. We look forward to congratulating the winner and remind all players to enjoy lottery games responsibly.”
Lottery officials urged the ticket holder to immediately sign the back of the ticket, secure it in a safe place, and contact the lottery office to begin the claims process. More information will be released once the prize is officially claimed, the agency said.
The win resets the Powerball jackpot to $20 million for the next drawing on Wednesday, April 8. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET, with ticket sales closing at 9:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
This represents the third time in 2026 that a player has hit the Powerball jackpot. A North Carolina ticket won $209.3 million on Jan. 21, and another winner from Arkansas took home $250.8 million on March 2.
The Delaware Lottery, which began operations in 1975, has contributed more than $6 billion to the state’s General Fund over the years, supporting public services throughout Delaware. The agency offers several games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America, along with sports betting and online gaming options.
Odds of hitting the grand prize are estimated at one in 292.2 million. Tickets cost $2 and are available in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.