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Use this page as the main Play 5 hub for Delaware. It combines all drawing times in one place and owns the shared rules, odds, prize details, and schedule context before you jump into a specific drawing page.
Latest results
The most recent winning numbers for each Play 5 drawing time. Tap a drawing to open its full results, history, and prize details.
How to play
Playing Delaware Play 5 takes a few simple steps. Pick your numbers (or take a quick pick), choose your add-ons, and buy before the drawing cutoff. These rules apply to every Delaware Play 5 drawing time.
Choose drawing time: day or night.
Select number of drawings to enter.
Pick five digits 0 to 9 or use Quick Pick.
Choose your wager: $0.50 or $1.
Select game type: Straight, Box, Front Four, Back Four, Front Three, Back Three, Front Pair, or Back Pair.
Enter future drawings up to seven days in advance (optional).
Check if you’ve won after the draw.
Key Tip
Use Quick Pick Generator for fast random picks for Delaware Play 5.
Pricing
Here is the base ticket price for Delaware Play 5 plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play. The same pricing applies across every Delaware Play 5 drawing.
Base Ticket
$1 per play
Drawing schedule
Delaware Play 5 draws on the days and times shown below. Compare every Delaware Play 5 draw window in one place, and always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Draw | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 1:58 PM ET | 1:58 PM ET | 1:58 PM ET | 1:58 PM ET | 1:58 PM ET | 1:58 PM ET | 1:58 PM ET |
| Night | 7:57 PM ET | 7:57 PM ET | 7:57 PM ET | 7:57 PM ET | 7:57 PM ET | 7:57 PM ET | 7:57 PM ET |
All times shown in ET timezone. Ticket purchases must be completed before the relevant sales cutoff to enter a drawing.
Prize structure
Delaware Play 5 pays out across 5 prize tiers, with overall odds of 1 in 2.44. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
Understanding odds: Lower “1 in X” numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Combined analysis
Frequency analysis aggregated across all 2 Play 5 drawing times — the most-drawn (hot) and least-drawn (cold) numbers, plus family-wide patterns you would miss looking at a single draw.
Common questions about playing Play 5 in Delaware — rules, draw times, prizes, and where to go next.
Delaware Play 5 offers multiple ways to play. Pick four digits from 0 to 9, then choose your play type. Straight means exact order, harder but pays more. Box matches in any order with better odds. Combo covers all possible orders for maximum coverage. Wagers start at $0.50 and go up to $1.00. You can play the same numbers multiple ways on one ticket. Drawings happen every day at 13:58:00 ET, so you'll see results fast.
Visit any authorized Delaware Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Play 5, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 13:40:00 ET on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
Delaware doesn't currently allow online lottery purchases. You'll need to visit an authorized retailer in person to buy Play 5 tickets. This keeps all purchases secure and ensures proper age verification. Some players use courier services from other states, but you must be physically present in that state to purchase. For now, buying at retail locations remains the only legal option for Delaware residents.
Delaware Play 5 is flexible, you choose how much to wager. Bets range from $0.50 to $1.00 per play. Your wager amount directly affects your potential prize. A $1 Straight play might win $500, but a $5 wager on the same numbers wins $2,500. Different play types have different payouts at each wager level. You can mix wager amounts and play types on the same ticket. There's no minimum purchase beyond one play.
Delaware Play 5 has 2 drawings every day: Drawing 1 at 13:58:00 ET with sales closing at 13:40:00 ET. Delaware Play 5 Night draws at 19:57:00 ET with sales closing at 19:30:00 ET. You can buy tickets for the next drawing up until the cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.
Odds in Play 5 depend on which play type you choose. Straight play (exact order) has odds of 1 in 100,000, while Box play (any order) offers better odds depending on your number combination. Want better odds? Choose Box or Front/Back Pair. Want bigger prizes? Go with Straight or Combo. The beauty of Play 5 is you control the risk-reward balance.
Play 5 has 4 main play types: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, 1-Off. Each works differently. Straight means exact order, pick 1-2-3, and only 1-2-3 wins. Odds: 1 in 100,000. Box matches any order, 1-2-3 wins as 3-2-1, 2-1-3, etc. Better odds, smaller prize. Combo plays every possible order as separate Straight bets for maximum coverage, higher cost. You can mix multiple play types on one ticket. Many players do a small Box wager plus a larger Straight bet on their favorite number.
Play 5 is exclusive to Delaware. You'll need to be physically present in Delaware to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.
This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all Delaware lottery games to see what's available.
Next steps
Browse the related pages when you want the game list, draw schedule, jackpots, or results for this state.
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Rules, prize structures, and game-by-game details.
Hot and cold numbers, frequency trends, and draw history.
Data-backed number suggestions for each supported game.
Drawing schedules, cutoff timing, and next draws.
Daily random number sets for supported games.
Winning number archives by game and date.
Current jackpots, top prizes, and biggest active amounts.
Estimate federal and state tax impact before claiming a prize.
Related games
Compare current prizes for other Delaware lottery games, or browse the full game list.
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