Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in D.C.?
Winnings By Game. Total number of winners and winnings in the last 365 days. Winners By Game. The My School DC post-lottery application period begins on February 2 for high school applicants (grades 9-12), and March 2 for all grades. Prior to April 2, 2021, only applicants who did not submit a lottery application may apply to up to 12 schools in the post-lottery period. 0-3-8-9-8 (zero, three, eight, nine, eight) Mega Millions. Estimated jackpot: $68 million. 01-16-48-49-65, Powerball: 8, Power Play: 2.
No. Winners’ names, prize amounts, and area of residence will be made public information. The DC Lottery also requires winners of $25,000 or more to have their photograph taken in order to complete the claims process and receive their winnings.
How much is the D.C. Lottery today?
You can find the latest D.C. Lottery jackpot amounts for all of your favorite games here on the Lottery.com DC Lottery Jackpots page.
How much will I pay in taxes if I win the D.C. Lottery?
For prizes greater than $5,000, the District will withhold 8.95% and 24% will be withheld for Federal taxes. Note that if the winner is a resident of a different state, that state’s tax laws and regulations will apply.
How long does it take to receive D.C. Lottery winnings?
It typically takes about three business days to process the claim from when it’s received but may take up to two weeks.
Can I buy a D.C. Lottery ticket online?
At this time, tickets must be purchased at an authorized retailer.
It only takes two lucky numbers to win up to $50 on this District favorite draw game. DC-2 also features the best odds of winning of any DC Lottery numbers draw game, six bet types, wagers starting at just $0.50, and draws twice every day.
Below you'll find the latest results from the Midday draw, which takes place every day at 1:50 pm ET. Ticket sales close at 1:49 pm. You can also check your numbers from the Evening draw, held seven nights a week at 7:50 pm ET. Complete your ticket purchse by 7:49 pm.
Are you ready to win a cash prize by matching just one or two numbers? Grab a playslip and choose two lucky digits from 0 through 9. Mark one in each column of the playslip. Or simply mark Quick Pick and the computer will select your numbers at random.
Each Board on the playslip is a separate play, so you may play up to five times on a single playslip, using different numbers or the same numbers.
Choose your bet amount - $0.50 or $1. The highest wager you may place is $208.
Next, select your bet type. Which one you choose determines how you can match the numbers drawn by the lottery to win a prize. Below is an overview of the six ways to win:
Choose which draw time you want to play: Day, Night, or Both.
You can play more than one draw per playslip. Select the number of days, from two to seven, you'd like to play. You can also use Advance Play to enter a draw up to seven days in the future by marking the day(s) of the week and draw time(s) you want to play.
The cost of your ticket will reflect the number of plays and draws you've chosen, multiplied by your wager amount.
You must be 18 or older to purchase DC-2 tickets or claim prizes.
The table below shows the prizes and chances of winning for each of the six bet types according to your wager amount. The biggest prize is $50 for a $1 straight bet.
Bet Type | Example | Match | Prize ($0.50 Bet) | Prize ($1 Bet) | Odds of Winning |
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Straight | 12 | 12 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Two-Way Box | 12 | 12, 21 | $12.50 | $25 | 1 in 50 |
Straight/Two-Way Box | 12 | 12, 21 | - | Straight = $37.50 Box = $12.50 | 1 in 50 |
Two-Way Combination | 12 | 12, 21 | $25 (min. bet $1) | $50 (min. bet $2) | 1 in 50 |
Front Number | 1X | 1 + Any Number | $2.50 | $5 | 1 in 10 |
Back Number | X2 | Any Number + 2 | $2.50 | $5 | 1 in 10 |