District of Columbia Lottery News

Official District of Columbia lottery announcements, straight from the source, with RaspaPro summaries and context. We have published 14 stories, the most recent from October 29, 2026. Right now the standout ticket in the state is 20X the Cash, with a top prize of $50,000 and 2 of 2 still unclaimed.

Top tickets in District of Columbia right now

Live data from active scratch-off games: price, top prize and prizes still remaining.

20X the Cash

Price
$5
Top prize
$50,000
Remaining
2 of 2

200X

Price
$20
Top prize
$250,000
Remaining
1 of 2

Festive $250's

Price
$5
Top prize
$250
Remaining
328 of 871
JackpotsDistrict of Columbia
01

POWERBALL JACKPOT STANDS AT $760 MILLION FOR SATURDAY NIGHT’S DRAWING

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $760 million for Saturday night's drawing, with a cash value of $326 million. This marks the second-largest Powerball jackpot of 202…

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OtherDistrict of Columbia
02

DC Lottery Director Elected to NASPL Executive Committee

DC Lottery Executive Director Randy Burnside was elected Regional Vice President for Region II of NASPL, representing multiple state and provincial lotteries. He also assumed lead…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
03

GAME ON! DC Lottery's Washington Commanders Tailgates Celebrate Fans, Football, and DC Culture

The DC Lottery is launching its Washington Commanders Tailgate series on Sunday, September 27, at 11 AM. This marks the first of five game-day activations for the season, offering…

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WinnersDistrict of Columbia
04

$50,000 Powerball Prize and More Awesome August Wins

DC Lottery players collectively won over $9,092,153 in August across various games. In-store sales accounted for more than $7 million, while online and app wins exceeded $2.3 mill…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
05

Powerball and the NFL Team Up for the Launch of Powerball Xs & Os™

The DC Lottery introduces Powerball Xs & Os™, a new weekly draw game combining Powerball and the NFL. Sales begin September 8, with the first drawing on September 13. This game of…

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WinnersDistrict of Columbia
06

July Sparkles with 250th-themed Winners and More

WASHINGTON, DC —In the same month as the nation’s 250 th birthday, DC Lottery players celebrated more than $8,931,233 in shared prizes. Here are just some of their stories and the…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
07

DC Lottery and Washington Commanders to Kick Off Football Season, Unveiling New Themed Scratchers, Digital Game, and Fan Perks

The DC Lottery and Washington Commanders announce their second consecutive partnership, introducing new themed scratchers and an e-Instant game for the football season. These game…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
08

DC Lottery Reimagines DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 as First-Ever Scratcher Series

The DC Lottery launched new scratcher games, making its popular DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 draw games available in an instant format for the first time. This release also introduces the…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
09

DC Lottery’s DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 Drawings Issue Rectified

The DC Lottery announced a programming issue affecting DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 drawings from March 31, 2026, to April 21, 2026, has been corrected. The error, caused by a third-party…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
10

Lottery's DC 3, DC 4, DC 5 Drawings Issue Identified

The DC Lottery experienced a configuration issue with its draw machines for DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 games, preventing repeat number combinations. The problem, identified as a coding…

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OtherDistrict of Columbia
11

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Promotes ‘Caring Communities, Stronger Futures’

The DC Lottery recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) with the theme "Caring Communities, Stronger Futures." They partner with the National Council on Problem…

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GamesDistrict of Columbia
12

DC Lottery Launches Millionaire for Life™ with Daily Chances to Become a Millionaire

The DC Lottery launched Millionaire for Life™ on February 22, 2026. This new national draw game offers a top prize of $1 million a year for life and daily drawings at 11:15 PM ET.

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OtherDistrict of Columbia
13

DC Lottery Celebrates 50 Years of Go-Go with New Community Partnership

The DC Lottery announced a Premier-level partnership with the Go-Go Museum & Cafe during its first-anniversary celebration. This year-long collaboration supports the Museum's educ…

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OtherDistrict of Columbia
14

DC Lottery Joins Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth Gambling Risks

The DC Lottery is participating in the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign to educate the community on the risks of youth gambling and responsible gifting of lottery tickets. This init…

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