Lottery players across the First State are checking their tickets following the Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, drawings across Delaware's full lineup of state and multi-state lottery games. The mid-week drawings generated a fresh batch of potential winners in major national games like Powerball and Lotto America, as well as local favorites including Multi-Win Lotto and the daily numbers drawings.
The headline drawing of the night came from Powerball, one of the most widely played multi-state jackpot games in the country. The winning white ball numbers drawn on Wednesday night were 09, 40, 42, 55, and 65, paired with the red Powerball number 23. In addition, the Power Play multiplier for the drawing was set at 2, offering participants who opted into the bonus feature an opportunity to double their non-jackpot winnings.
Alongside Powerball, multi-state players turned their attention to the Lotto America drawing held the same evening. The winning line selected for Sept. 9 consisted of 03, 04, 44, 47, and 49, with a Star Ball number of 04. The All Star Bonus (ASB) multiplier for this particular drawing was drawn as 02, which similarly boosts secondary prize tiers for ticket holders who included the add-on feature on their wagers.
In regional action, Delaware's homegrown Multi-Win Lotto game also conducted its regular Wednesday night selection. The six winning numbers pulled for the Sept. 9 drawing were 22, 24, 27, 29, 32, and 34. This drawing provides players with multiple combinations across several lines on a single ticket, maintaining its standing as a staple among local draw options.
Daily numbers enthusiasts had several opportunities to cash in during both afternoon and evening sessions. For Play 3, the Day drawing produced the three-digit combination 8-5-5, while the Night drawing followed up with the sequence 8-4-4. These daily draws continue to attract steady participation from players seeking frequent winning chances with straightforward pick-style gameplay.
The four-digit game, Play 4, delivered winning numbers across both scheduled sessions as well. The midday Day selection resulted in the sequence 8-7-8-2, whereas the evening Night drawing generated 4-6-1-5. Both numbers offer fixed payouts depending on the play type, such as straight or box wagers, selected at the time of purchase.
Rounding out the daily slate, the Play 5 game revealed winning sequences for both halves of the day. The Day drawing yielded the five-digit result 8-7-3-6-9, while the Night draw produced 5-5-3-9-6. Like the other daily draws, Play 5 gives players two daily opportunities to match their chosen sequence against the official state machine selections.
For any participants holding winning tickets from Wednesday's drawings, lottery officials emphasize that the essential initial step is to establish legal ownership of the physical ticket. Players are advised to immediately sign the back of the ticket using an ink pen and clearly write their contact information. An unsigned ticket is treated as a bearer instrument, meaning anyone possessing it could potentially claim the funds.
The procedure for claiming payouts depends directly on the total value won. For prizes up to $599, winners enjoy the greatest flexibility. These amounts can be redeemed directly at any authorized Delaware Lottery retailer across the state, processed in person at the central Delaware Lottery headquarters, or claimed through the mail. Those mailing tickets must enclose a completed claim form along with their signed ticket—keeping a copy or photo for personal records—and send it to the Delaware Lottery at 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Players who win intermediate prizes up to $2,500 have access to dedicated Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers located throughout New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. These designated locations allow winners to redeem moderate windfalls without having to travel directly to the state lottery headquarters in Dover.
For higher-tier prizes of $5,001 or more, winners are required to redeem their tickets in person at the central Delaware Lottery Office in Dover. The office is open to the public on regular business days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To validate and process claims at this level, claimants must present a valid government-issued photo identification alongside their original Social Security card to verify their identity and tax information.
A significant benefit for players in Delaware is the state’s robust anonymity policy. Unlike many other jurisdictions where public disclosure laws require lottery winners to reveal their identities above certain monetary thresholds, Delaware law permits all winners to remain completely anonymous regardless of how small or massive their prize payout may be. This provision affords complete privacy to jackpot recipients seeking to protect their financial security and personal privacy.
Lottery participants must also remain mindful of official expiration timelines when managing their tickets. Under Delaware Lottery regulations, prizes for all draw games must be claimed within one full year from the official date of the drawing. For instant scratch-off games, players similarly have up to one year to collect payouts, measured from the formally announced conclusion of sales for that specific game.
To assist players with tracking future drawings, the Delaware Lottery maintains a structured weekly schedule across all of its featured games. Powerball holds drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., while Mega Millions draws take place on Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. Lotto America conducts its selections Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 p.m., and Lucky for Life holds daily drawings at 10:38 p.m. Multi-Win Lotto takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:57 p.m., while Play 3 and Play 4 draws occur twice daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., with the exception of Sunday afternoons.
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