The excitement over winning big continues as players eagerly anticipate the results of their lottery tickets. On December 22, 2024, both the Delaware and Pennsylvania Lotteries conducted their draws, providing players with the opportunity to check their numbers and see if luck was on their side.
For Delaware Lottery players, the winning numbers from the Play 3 drawing were as follows: Day - 6-4-9 and Night - 6-6-9. If you tried your hand at the Play 4, the winning numbers were Day - 5-3-2-0 and Night - 2-7-6-6. Each draw also included the Multi-Win Lotto, which yielded winning numbers of 05-09-12-14-25-27. Those participating in the Lucky For Life game saw winning numbers of 04-07-37-43-47 with the Lucky Ball being 08. Lastly, the Play 5 winners had the Day numbers 0-1-9-5-6 and the Night numbers 7-6-7-5-7.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Lottery enthusiasts weren't left out as they too eagerly awaited their drawing results. The winning Pick 2 numbers for the Day were 9-7 (Wild: 9) and for the Evening 9-5 (Wild: 9). The Pick 3 draws revealed Day numbers of 7-2-2 (Wild: 9) and Evening numbers of 1-4-8 (Wild: 9). For the Pick 4, players discovered Day numbers of 5-8-4-0 (Wild: 9) and Evening numbers of 7-9-4-5 (Wild: 9). The Pick 5 game winners had Day numbers of 2-7-1-6-8 (Wild: 9) and Evening numbers of 5-9-7-5-0 (Wild: 9). The winning Cash4Life numbers were 10-12-30-41-49 with the Cash Ball being 02, and the Cash 5 results were 20-22-24-33-42. Treasure Hunt players had the winning numbers of 01-20-21-25-26, and the Match 6 Lotto's winning numbers were 15-16-30-39-43-48.
Feeling lucky? Each lottery has its own procedures for claiming prizes. For Delaware Lottery winners, the first step is to sign the back of the ticket to establish legal ownership. Winners under $599 can claim their prizes directly at any Delaware Lottery retailer, at the Delaware Lottery Office, or by mailing the signed ticket. For prizes up to $2,500, claims need to be made at authorized Claim Centers throughout the state. Those fortunate enough to win prizes of $5,001 or more must claim their prize at the Delaware Lottery Office, requiring proper identification such as a photo ID and Social Security card. Interestingly, Delawareans can claim their prizes anonymously regardless of the amount, which sets them apart from many other states.
Now let’s look at Pennsylvania. Winners must sign their tickets to validate ownership. For prizes up to $600, players can claim their winnings at any PA Lottery retailer or via mail. For those winning between $600 and $2,500, utilizing the Claim Form at retailers or mail is necessary. Winners surpassing $2,500 need to either mail their signed ticket with the Claim Form or visit one of the Lottery Area Offices during working hours as the headquarters is currently not open to the public.
Both lotteries have set times for their draws, which include various games and weekly schedules. Delaware's Powerball is drawn at 10:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with Mega Millions on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. For the daily Play 3 and Play 4, draws happen at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m. (with the exception of Sunday afternoons), and for Multi-Win Lotto and Lucky For Life, the draws are at 7:57 p.m. and 10:38 p.m. respectively. The same goes for Pennsylvania, where Powerball draws include similar timings. The Pick 2, 3, 4, and 5 games are drawn twice daily, with specific times for evening draws set for 6:59 p.m. Other significant lottery games, like Cash4Life and Treasure Hunt, also have defined timing.
Players now have the chance to check their ticket numbers and see if luck was on their side this December 22. For those who haven’t yet made it to the store, tickets can usually be claimed for up to one year after the drawing date, giving players ample time to get their winnings.
The thrill of lottery draws brings hope to many, and December 22 was yet another day filled with excitement and anticipation. For now, whether you’re celebrating your win or dreaming of future possibilities, keep those tickets close – you never know when you’ll need them.
