How to Play Delaware Play 5
50¢ or $1 a play · Every day · 1:58 PM and 7:57 PM ET
- 1Pick 5 digits from 0 to 9, or 2 to 4 for a front or back play, or ask for a Quick Pick.
- 2Choose Straight, Box, or a Front or Back Pair, 3 or 4.
- 3Choose 50¢ or $1 a play.
- 4Choose Day, Night or both. Drawings are every day except Christmas Day.
- 5Play up to 7 drawings in a row, or start on a day up to a week ahead.
Ways to play
- StraightMatch all 5 digits in the exact order drawn.
- BoxMatch all 5 digits in any order.
- Front 4Match the first 4 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Back 4Match the last 4 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Front 3Match the first 3 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Back 3Match the last 3 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Front PairMatch the first 2 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Back PairMatch the last 2 digits drawn, in exact order.
You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize. Sales stop 18 minutes before the Day drawing and 27 before the Night. See every prize
More Play 5 rulesStraight · Box · Front 4 · Back 4 · Front 3 · Back 3 · Front Pair · Back Pair · Liability limit · Advance Play
- Straight
- Match all 5 digits in the exact order drawn.
- Box
- Match all 5 digits in any order. How many orders your number has sets the prize: 11112 is a 5-Way Box, 11122 a 10-Way, 11123 a 20-Way, 11223 a 30-Way, 11234 a 60-Way and 12345 a 120-Way.
- Front 4
- Pick 4 digits. Win if they match the first 4 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Back 4
- Pick 4 digits. Win if they match the last 4 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Front 3
- Pick 3 digits. Win if they match the first 3 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Back 3
- Pick 3 digits. Win if they match the last 3 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Front Pair
- Pick 2 digits. Win if they match the first 2 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Back Pair
- Pick 2 digits. Win if they match the last 2 digits drawn, in exact order.
- Liability limit
- Play 5 pays set prizes, so the lottery can limit sales of tickets on any number at any time.
- Advance Play
- Play the same number for up to seven drawings in a row, or mark one or more days up to a week ahead to play their drawings.
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- Before You PlayDelaware Lottery Draw Times Day 1:58 PM, Night 7:57 PM ET, every day. Sales stop 18 minutes before the Day drawing and 27 before the Night.
- After You WinHow to Claim a Delaware Lottery Prize Up to $599 at any lottery retailer. You have one year to claim.
- Keep MoreDelaware Lottery Tax Calculator Delaware taxes winnings at up to 6.6%. 24% federal tax is withheld from prizes over $5,000.
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Answers about Delaware Play 5 rules
How do you play Delaware Play 5?
Pick 5 digits from 0 to 9, or 2 to 4 for a front or back play, or ask for a Quick Pick. Choose Straight, Box, or a Front or Back Pair, 3 or 4. Choose 50¢ or $1 a play. Choose Day, Night or both. Drawings are every day except Christmas Day. Play up to 7 drawings in a row, or start on a day up to a week ahead.
What are the ways to play Play 5?
Straight: Match all 5 digits in the exact order drawn. Box: Match all 5 digits in any order. Front 4: Match the first 4 digits drawn, in exact order. Back 4: Match the last 4 digits drawn, in exact order. Front 3: Match the first 3 digits drawn, in exact order. Back 3: Match the last 3 digits drawn, in exact order. Front Pair: Match the first 2 digits drawn, in exact order. Back Pair: Match the last 2 digits drawn, in exact order.
How much is a Play 5 ticket in Delaware?
50¢ or $1 a play.
How late can you buy Delaware Play 5 tickets?
The Delaware Play 5 cutoff time is 18 minutes before the Day drawing and 27 before the Night: 1:40 PM ET for the 1:58 PM Day drawing and 7:30 PM ET for the 7:57 PM Night drawing.
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