Washington D.C. Lottery

Washington D.C. runs DC-3 (Pick 3), DC-4 (Pick 4) and DC-5 (Pick 5). Each is a daily-number game — you pick the digits and the lottery draws the same number of digits, each from 0–9. Tap a game to open its full results history and pattern analytics on DueDigits.

National & multi-state games

Beyond its daily-number games, Washington D.C. also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Millionaire for Life. Tap a game for live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks.

DueDigits tracks Washington D.C.’s daily-number games and the national jackpot games shown above. Washington D.C. also runs other draw and instant games — for example in-state jackpot, add-on, keno, fast-play, and scratch-off games — that DueDigits doesn’t currently track. For the state’s full game lineup, see the DC Lottery.

All times are U.S. Central. Sales usually close shortly before each draw — confirm exact cutoffs with the DC Lottery.

• DC-3 — 3× daily: Midday (12:50 CT) · Evening (18:50 CT) · Night (22:30 CT)
• DC-4 — 3× daily: Midday (12:50 CT) · Evening (18:50 CT) · Night (22:30 CT)
• DC-5 — 2× daily: Midday (12:50 CT) · Evening (18:50 CT)

Washington D.C.’s daily-number games share the standard menu of play types:

• Straight — match the drawn digits in exact order — the top payout.
• Box — win on any arrangement of your digits — a lower payout with better odds.
• Straight/Box — split one stake across a straight and a box on the same number.
• Combo — covers every straight arrangement of your digits at once.
• Front / Back Pair — match just the first or last digits, in order, instead of the whole number.

Not every play type is offered on every game, and add-ons can change, so confirm the current menu with the DC Lottery. For the full breakdown of how each bet pays, see Box vs. Straight Payouts.

Because every result is equally likely, the straight odds for each game are fixed:

• DC-3 (Pick 3) — 1 in 1,000 straight.
• DC-4 (Pick 4) — 1 in 10,000 straight.
• DC-5 (Pick 5) — 1 in 100,000 straight.

Box plays have better odds but smaller payouts. Prize amounts vary by play type, wager size, and state, and can change over time — check the DC Lottery for current Washington D.C. payout tables. No past result ever changes a future draw; see Lottery Odds Explained for the full math and what “due” really means.

Smaller prizes can be cashed at licensed DC Lottery retailers; larger prizes are claimed at the DC Lottery claim center or by mail. Online (iLottery) prizes are paid to your account.

Deadline: You have 180 days from the drawing date to claim a Washington D.C. draw-game prize. Check the deadline printed on your ticket, since an expired ticket can’t be redeemed.

Taxes: Yes. For prizes over $5,000, the DC Lottery withholds 8.5% District income tax and 24% federal tax; prizes of $600 or more are reported to the IRS. This isn’t tax advice; consult a professional.

Claim locations, deadlines, and tax details can change — always confirm the current process with the DC Lottery. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

In many states, a lottery winner’s name and city or county become public record once a prize is claimed, and the lottery may use them in publicity. Some states let winners remain anonymous, or claim through a trust or legal entity to keep their name private.

No. In the District of Columbia, a winner’s information is public record; some winners claim through a company so that only the company’s name is made public.

Winner-privacy laws change; confirm the current policy with the DC Lottery before you claim a large prize.

DueDigits keeps a complete, searchable history of every Washington D.C. draw. Open a game to browse past results, look up a specific number, and see how often it has landed:

• DC-3 results & number lookup
• DC-4 results & number lookup
• DC-5 results & number lookup
• Powerball results & jackpot history
• Mega Millions results & jackpot history
• Millionaire for Life results & jackpot history

Beyond raw results, every Washington D.C. game connects to the full DueDigits toolset:

• Due Digits & Gap Analysis — which digits are overdue and how long since each last hit.
• Frequency & hot/cold — how often every digit and position has drawn.
• Pattern analysis — doubles, triples, pairs, and even/odd & high/low splits.
• Sum & root-sum stats — the distribution of winning-number totals.
• Open Washington D.C.’s analytics, or build plays with the number generators and check today’s live draw status.

DueDigits is an independent analytics site and does not sell tickets. For ticket purchases, prize claims, official rules, drawing procedures, and current promotions, go to the official lottery:

DC Lottery — official results, game rules, and prize claims.

For official winning numbers and prize validation, always rely on the DC Lottery. Daily-number games are entertainment, not a way to make money — you must be of legal age to play, and if gambling stops being fun, help is free and confidential at 1-800-GAMBLER.

Go deeper with the DueDigits lottery guides:

• Lottery Odds Explained
• Box vs. Straight Payouts
• Lottery Number Patterns
• Lottery Glossary
• Responsible Play