Complete odds breakdown and prize tables for all Delaware lotto-style games.
Jackpot odds: 1 in 1,623,160 Any prize: 1 in 20
| Prize Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 6 | 6 | 1 in 1,623,160 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 5 | 1 in 9,329 | $500 |
| Match 4 | 4 | 1 in 267 | $20 |
| Match 3 | 3 | 1 in 22 | $1 |
Jackpot odds: 1 in 25,989,600 Any prize: 1 in 10
| Prize Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Star Ball | 5+bonus | 1 in 25,989,600 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 5 | 1 in 2,887,733 | $20,000 |
| 4 + Star Ball | 4+bonus | 1 in 110,594 | $1,000 |
| Match 4 | 4 | 1 in 12,288 | $100 |
| 3 + Star Ball | 3+bonus | 1 in 2,404 | $20 |
| Match 3 | 3 | 1 in 267 | $5 |
| 2 + Star Ball | 2+bonus | 1 in 160 | $5 |
| 1 + Star Ball | 1+bonus | 1 in 29 | $2 |
| Star Ball only | 0+bonus | 1 in 17 | $2 |
Jackpot odds: 1 in 292,201,338 Any prize: 1 in 25
| Prize Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | 5+bonus | 1 in 292,201,338 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 5 | 1 in 11,688,054 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 + Powerball | 4+bonus | 1 in 913,129 | $50,000 |
| Match 4 | 4 | 1 in 36,525 | $100 |
| 3 + Powerball | 3+bonus | 1 in 14,494 | $100 |
| Match 3 | 3 | 1 in 580 | $7 |
| 2 + Powerball | 2+bonus | 1 in 701 | $7 |
| 1 + Powerball | 1+bonus | 1 in 92 | $4 |
| Powerball only | 0+bonus | 1 in 38 | $4 |
Jackpot odds: 1 in 302,575,350 Any prize: 1 in 24
| Prize Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Mega Ball | 5+bonus | 1 in 302,575,350 | Jackpot |
| Match 5 | 5 | 1 in 12,607,306 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 + Mega Ball | 4+bonus | 1 in 931,001 | $10,000 |
| Match 4 | 4 | 1 in 38,792 | $500 |
| 3 + Mega Ball | 3+bonus | 1 in 14,547 | $200 |
| Match 3 | 3 | 1 in 606 | $10 |
| 2 + Mega Ball | 2+bonus | 1 in 693 | $10 |
| 1 + Mega Ball | 1+bonus | 1 in 89 | $4 |
| Mega Ball only | 0+bonus | 1 in 37 | $2 |
Lottery odds are calculated using combinatorics — the branch of mathematics that counts how many ways you can select a subset of numbers from a larger pool. The formula C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n−k)!) tells us exactly how many unique combinations exist. For example, choosing 5 numbers from a pool of 69 yields 11,238,513 possible combinations. When a bonus ball from a separate pool is added, the total combinations multiply further.
Each prize tier has its own odds based on how many of the drawn numbers you need to match. Matching fewer numbers is far more likely: while the jackpot might be a 1-in-300-million shot, matching just one number plus the bonus ball could be around 1 in 38. The overall chance of winning any prize at all is the combined probability across all tiers.
Remember that every draw is independent — previous results have no effect on future outcomes. The odds remain exactly the same for each new drawing, regardless of which numbers have appeared recently. Understanding these probabilities helps set realistic expectations and makes the game more enjoyable.