Advance play
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How to Play Play 5
$0.50Daily5 × [0–9]
Overview
Play 5 is Delaware’s five-digit daily numbers game. Pick five digits from 0–9 for Day (1:58 p.m. ET), Night (7:57 p.m. ET), or both. Minimum bet is 50¢; a Straight match on 50¢ pays $25,000.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 5 numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 0 to 9, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Choose a bet type
Straight (exact order), several Box ways by digit pattern (5-/10-/20-/30-/60-/120-Way), or partial matches: Front/Back 4, Front/Back 3, and Front/Back Pair.
3. Choose how many drawings
Pay $0.50 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Play 5 | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Play 5 Day | Daily | 1:58 p.m. ET |
| Play 5 Night | Daily | 7:57 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
Prizes from the official Play 5 payout chart for a 50¢ bet ($1 Straight pays double). Partial matches (Front/Back 4, 3, Pair) require exact order on those positions.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| StraightStraight | $25,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
| 5-Way BoxBox | $5,000 | 1 in 20,000 |
| 10-Way BoxBox | $2,500 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 20-Way BoxBox | $1,250 | 1 in 5,000 |
| 30-Way BoxBox | $825 | 1 in 3,333 |
| 60-Way BoxBox | $400 | 1 in 1,667 |
| 120-Way BoxBox | $200 | 1 in 833 |
| Front / Back 4Partial | $2,500 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Front / Back 3Partial | $250 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Front / Back PairPair | $25 | 1 in 100 |
Source: https://www.delottery.com/Drawing-Games/Play-5/Prizes-And-Odds
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Delaware Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.delottery.com. Delaware taxes lottery winnings as state income; the top individual income-tax rate is 6.6%. The Lottery does not withhold state tax (due when filing). Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Straight odds are 1 in 100,000; a 50¢ Straight pays $25,000 and a $1 Straight pays $50,000.
- 120-Way Box (all different digits) pays $200 on 50¢ (1 in 833); Front or Back Pair pays $25 on 50¢ (1 in 100).
- Delaware taxes lottery winnings as state income (top rate 6.6%); the Lottery does not withhold state tax.
Frequently asked questions
Mark five digits, pick Day and/or Night, choose a bet type and amount (50¢ or $1), and give the slip to a retailer.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.