🎰 DC Lottery Games
All draw games available to District of Columbia lottery players, plus Powerball and Mega Millions.
| Game | Type | Draw Schedule | Jackpot Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔢 DC-2 | Numbers | Mid-day & Evening | 1 in 100 |
| 🔢 DC-3 | Numbers | Mid-day & Evening | 1 in 1,000 |
| 🔢 DC-4 | Numbers | Mid-day & Evening | 1 in 10,000 |
| 🔢 DC-5 | Numbers | Mid-day & Evening | 1 in 100,000 |
| 🌐 Lucky for Life | Multi State | Mon, Thu | 1 in 30.8 million |
About the DC Lottery
The DC Lottery was established in 1982 and offers a variety of draw games, scratch-offs, and multi-state lottery games. District of Columbia participates in Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life.
The state's signature draw game is DC-2. All lottery proceeds support state programs including education, infrastructure, and public services.
Visit the official website at www.dclottery.com for the most current results, prize structures, and retailer locations.
Lottery Taxes in District of Columbia
If you win the lottery in District of Columbia, you'll pay 24% federal withholding (top bracket 37%) plus 8.5% state tax. On a $1 million jackpot, that means you'd keep approximately $675,000 after taxes.
How to Claim Lottery Prizes in District of Columbia
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DC Lottery offers several draw games including DC-2, DC-3, DC-4, DC-5. District of Columbia also participates in Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state jackpot games.
Yes. Jackpocket is a licensed courier service available in District of Columbia that buys official tickets on your behalf. For state-specific games, visit the DC Lottery website.
Sweepstakes casinos operate legally in most US states including District of Columbia. They use a sweepstakes model where you play with virtual coins and can redeem Sweeps Coins for real prizes. No purchase is necessary to play.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with the DC Lottery. Always verify results at the official lottery website. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.