LOTTO JACKPOT SETS NEW CASH RECORD

DOVER, DE --Tonight's LOTTO jackpot-with an estimated value of $2.355 million-is the largest cash jackpot ever in the history of this Delaware Lottery game.

Delaware Lottery Director Wayne Lemons notes that it is always exciting when a jackpot soars to new heights. "It's great to see so much enthusiasm for our games. Setting a new LOTTO jackpot record is a great way for the Delaware Lottery to start off the new year," he said. At the same time, he urged people to play responsibly by not spending more than they can afford on lottery tickets.

If this LOTTO jackpot is won, it will be the largest cash prize awarded in the game since its start in 1983. The largest cash LOTTO jackpot to date, worth $2.275 million, was won in January 2000. The previous LOTTO jackpot record-for an annuity with the prize money paid in yearly installments-was set by a $3 million annuity jackpot won in February 1993.

Tickets for Lotto cost $1 and are available at all Delaware Lottery Retailers. Drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:57 p.m and can be viewed at delottery.com.

Since the start of operations in 1975, the Delaware Lottery has contributed more than $1.4 billion to the state's General Fund to help finance needed state services that benefit everyone in Delaware. The Lottery offers a variety of games: POWERBALL®, LOTTO, PLAY 3, PLAY 4, and assorted Instant Games. More information is available at delottery.com.