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How to Play Lotto America

$1Monday, Wednesday, Saturday5 × [1–52] + 1 × [1–10]

Overview

Lotto America is the multi-state 5/52 plus Star Ball (1–10) game sold in the District for $1. The jackpot is an annuity (or a cash option). Drawings are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET; ticket sales close at 10:00 p.m. ET.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 5 numbers

    Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 52, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Select 1 bonus number

    Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 10. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.

  3. 3. Choose how many drawings

    Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

Lotto AmericaDraw DaysDraw Times
Lotto AmericaMonday, Wednesday, Saturday10:15 p.m. ET

Prize table & odds

$1 per play. Pick 5 from 1–52 plus a Star Ball from 1–10. The multi-state annuity jackpot starts at $2,000,000. All Star Bonus (+$1) multiplies non-jackpot prizes and is not stored. Drawings Mon/Wed/Sat at 10:15 p.m. ET; sales close at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 9.63.

MatchPrizeOdds
5 + Star BallJackpot1 in 25,989,600
5 of 5$20,0001 in 2,887,733
4 + Star Ball$1,0001 in 110,594
4 of 5$1001 in 12,288
3 + Star Ball$201 in 2,404
3 of 5$51 in 267
2 + Star Ball$51 in 160
1 + Star Ball$21 in 29
Star Ball only$21 in 17

Source: https://dclottery.com/games/lotto-america

Special features

All Star Bonus

All Star Bonus is an optional $1 add-on that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X–5X. RaspaPro does not store the multiplier.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Office of Lottery and Gaming retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://dclottery.com. District of Columbia withholds 8.5% District income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Jackpot odds are 1 in 25,989,600.
  • The game page lists Estimated Annuity and Estimated Cash for the next jackpot.
  • District of Columbia withholds 8.5% District income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000.

Frequently asked questions

Pick five numbers from 1–52 and a Star Ball from 1–10 for $1.

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Play responsibly

RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.