Wilmington Woman Alters Her “System” and Wins $25,000 Playing PLAY 5®
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Jaidae Shearin, a Delaware Lottery player, won $25,000 in the PLAY 5® drawing on September 1, 2026, with a single ticket. She typically buys five tickets, but this time, her one ticket matched all five numbers.
Key points
- •Jaidae Shearin won $25,000 playing Delaware Lottery's PLAY 5®.
- •She purchased one ticket for the September 1, 2026 drawing, unlike her usual five.
- •The winning ticket was bought at Shiva Grocery & Variety Store in Wilmington.
- •Shearin plans to save her $25,000 prize.
Why it matters
This story shows that a single ticket can lead to a significant win, even for players who usually buy more. It highlights the potential for unexpected success in lottery games.
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Official release
DOVER, Del. (Sept. 15, 2026) — Delaware Lottery player Jaidae Shearin typically purchases five tickets at once when she plays. However, for the Delaware Lottery PLAY 5® drawing on Sept. 1, 2026, Shearin changed things up and purchased only one ticket. As it turned out, that one was all the 25-year-old Wilmington resident needed. She selected her own numbers, matched all five and won $25,000 during the PLAY 5® day drawing. The winning numbers Shearin matched were 3, 9, 3, 1 and 6.
Since Shearin started playing the Delaware Lottery at age 20, she has won a few prizes but nothing as significant as this $25,000 PLAY 5® prize. The Delaware native purchased her winning ticket at Shiva Grocery & Variety Store, located at 1218 Vandever Ave. in Wilmington.
“I was surprised when they scanned the ticket,” said Shearin, with a big smile. “My father was the first person I told about the win.”
Although Shearin mainly plays the Delaware Lottery for fun, she appreciates the financial support a large prize like this can offer. She says she doesn’t plan on buying anything with the $25,000 but instead will allow the money to impact her life through saving it.
“It’s always a happy moment for us when we present a winner with their prize, and Jaidae was no exception,” said Helene Keeley, director of the Delaware Lottery. “We love to hear about a lottery prize bringing a little extra benefit to someone’s life, whether that’s the joy of buying something special or the freedom to pay bills — or, in Jaidae’s case, the peace of mind of saving for a rainy day. No matter if you play for entertainment or the excitement of a ‘big win,’ we remind everyone to enjoy the experience responsibly.”
Shearin, who works at a Holiday Inn, claimed her $25,000 prize at Delaware Lottery Headquarters on Sept. 3.
PLAY 5® is a daily-draw game that offers players the chance to win up to $50,000 twice a day, with drawings held at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m. Players can find PLAY 5® and other exciting draw games at Delaware Lottery Retailers statewide.
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