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Delaware Officials Will Start Accepting Adult-Use Marijuana License Applications Ahead Of Schedule This Month
Delaware officials will be accepting application’s for the state’s first adult-use marijuana business licenses ahead of schedule this month.
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) announced on Wednesday that it will begin processing applications for cannabis retailers, cultivators, manufacturers and testing facilities on August 19, about two weeks earlier than the September 1 timeline that officials had initially put forward.
A total of 125 licenses will ultimately be issued, including 30 retailers, 60 cultivators, 30 manufacturers and five testing labs. OMC also detailed what portion of each category is reserved for social equity applicants, microbusinesses and general open licenses.
“The application guidance matrix and templates will be posted to the OMC website soon,” the office said.
While applications will be accepted later this month, Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Robert Coupe has said that the current timeline puts the launch of the market at March 2025. In the meantime, regulators have been rolling out a series of proposed regulations to stand up the forthcoming adult-use cannabis industry.
Meanwhile, the governor of Delaware recently signed several additional marijuana bills into law, including measures that would allow existing medical cannabis businesses in the state to begin recreational sales on an expedited basis, transfer regulatory authority for the medical program and make technical changes to marijuana statutes.
The dual licensing legislation is meant to allow recreational sales to begin months earlier than planned, though critics say the legislation would give an unfair market advantage to larger, more dominant businesses already operating in multiple states.
Regulators were tasked with opening applications for conversion licenses by August 1. The application window will close on November 1.
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Delaware’s medical marijuana program is also being significantly expanded under a new law that officially took effect last month.
The policy change removes limitations for patient eligibility based on a specific set of qualifying health conditions. Instead, doctors will be able to issue cannabis recommendations for any condition they see fit.
The new law also allows patients over the age of 65 to self-certify for medical cannabis access without the need for a doctor’s recommendation.
Also in June, state lawmakers sent a bill to the governor that would enact state-level protections for banks that provide services to licensed marijuana businesses.
That measure is designed to clarify that banks, credit unions, armored car services and accounting services providers are not subject to state-level prosecution simply for working with cannabis businesses.
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Delaware Lottery Mega Millions, Play 3 Day winning numbers for April 10, 2026
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Friday, April 10, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 10 drawing
03-18-36-42-49, Mega Ball: 06
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Winning Play 3 numbers from April 10 drawing
Day: 2-4-8
Night: 0-1-3
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Winning Play 4 numbers from April 10 drawing
Day: 6-6-3-8
Night: 7-3-1-5
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from April 10 drawing
04-10-17-19-25-26
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Winning Play 5 numbers from April 10 drawing
Day: 4-2-6-7-5
Night: 1-9-3-1-4
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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Lower Slower Delaware Festival returning to Frankford vineyard April 12 – Milford LIVE! – Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties
A local vineyard in Frankford will host the third annual Lower Slower Delaware Festival on April 12, offering a full day of live music, food and family-friendly activities.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery and is open to the public at no cost.
Organizers say the festival is designed to highlight local culture in Sussex County, featuring live entertainment, regional food vendors and small businesses.
Live music is scheduled throughout the day, beginning with Whiskey Graves at 11 a.m., followed by an afternoon performance from String Theory at 3 p.m.
Several food vendors are expected to participate, including Carl’s Gourmet Hots & Sandwiches, Fast Italian, Luv Thai, Taco Reho and Tipsy Flamingo.
In addition to food and music, local vendors will be set up throughout the property offering handmade goods and other items.
Seating will be available on-site, though attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Outside alcohol is not permitted on the property in accordance with Delaware law.
The event is one of several spring gatherings taking place across Sussex County as the coastal region heads into the busy summer season.
Sara Uzer is a journalist from Sussex County with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and community advocate. She started her career in Washington, DC and has lived in Sussex County for the past five years.
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Rehoboth officials announce road closures for April 12 running festival
Thousands of runners are expected to compete Sunday, April 12, in the Coastal Delaware Running Festival 9K, half-marathon and full marathon.
The race routes will take participants around Rehoboth Beach and surrounding areas, causing brief closures and restrictions.
Access to the following Rehoboth-area roads will be restricted to street residents only from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 12: Henlopen Avenue (Henlopen Acres residents should use Second Street for access), Columbia Avenue, Grove Street from Columbia Avenue to Henlopen Avenue, Gerar Street, Sussex Street between Fifth and Fourth streets, Ocean Drive and Surf Avenue.
Drivers should also anticipate possible brief closures on the following roads from 7 to 9 a.m.: Lake Avenue, Oak Avenue, Second Street from Columbia Avenue to Lake Avenue, Virginia Avenue first block, and First Street from Virginia Avenue to Lake Avenue.
City of Rehoboth Beach officials appreciate motorists’ cooperation and patience during these closures.
For more information, including maps and pictures, go to codelrun.com.
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