Delaware is one of the most lucrative states for tech companies and employees, according to two new studies.

The First State came in seventh in the U.S. for best state to start a tech business. And Delaware − home to 66% of Fortune 500 companies − invests the third most amount of money into venture capital, according to the studies conducted by software company Zibtek.

Massachusetts and California finished first and second, and Delaware was the only state in the Philadelphia metro to finish in the top 10. Maryland finished fifth in the nation with the highest percentage of people with tech-related degrees and the fastest internet speed in the country.

Delaware succeeds in venture capital investment and fast internet speeds, finishing third in the country in both. The study said there is a “strong pool of social and engineering workers.”

Delaware ranks so high because of the strong talent pool and proximity to Philadelphia and other major markets in the Northeastern U.S., said Joshua Berkow, director of operations at the Tech Council of Delaware. Delaware’s size and connectivity is also an advantage to the state’s tech industry, Berkow said.

“From that perspective, I think proximity to other regions, as much as Delaware is trying to carve out its own identity, place for tech, and I think we’re making strides against that, we can’t undersell the geographic positioning of the region either,” Berkow said.

The strong talent pool contributes to tech workers in Delaware making the ninth-highest salaries in the country. These high salaries have a lot to do with the presence of financial tech jobs. Technical.ly, a news service covering technology, reported there are over 3,800 tech firms in the state as of 2023 and over 21,000 jobs at these firms in total.

There is a diverse mix of employers for tech employees in the First State and plenty of opportunity.

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are some of the largest employers in the state’s tech industry, Berkow said. The State of Delaware employs the largest number of tech workers, and the University of Delaware, DuPont and healthcare companies also employ a large tech workforce.

The study also said Delaware had the third-fastest internet speeds in the country, which helped the tech industry grow. Berkow said internet connectivity creates more opportunity to hire from around the state.

“I think it means you can start a business from anywhere,” Berkow said, adding that fast internet speed opens up more opportunities for remote workers.

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, August 31, 2024 results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from August 31 drawing

04-34-35-38-69, Powerball: 19, Power Play: 2

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Winning Play 3 numbers from August 31 drawing

Day: 4-9-9

Night: 2-4-5

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Winning Play 4 numbers from August 31 drawing

Day: 5-9-5-4

Night: 6-7-7-0

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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from August 31 drawing

01-10-15-17-31-33

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from August 31 drawing

02-15-37-45-46, Lucky Ball: 18

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Winning Lotto America numbers from August 31 drawing

17-18-32-42-51, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 03

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Winning Play 5 numbers from August 31 drawing

Day: 0-3-1-0-2

Night: 0-9-0-7-0

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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

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A toll increase is now in effect for drivers crossing the Delaware River.

The toll for the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges is going from $5 to $6.

“I think it’s crazy, it’s ridiculous we’re already paying so much already in taxes as it is,” said Lauren Cozzi, of South Philadelphia.

“I’m really upset right now,” said Adnan Malik, of Pennsauken, NJ.

The Delaware River Port Authority says these funds will go towards bridge maintenance, operational costs, plus hiring and retaining additional police officers.

The is the first toll increase in over a decade.