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How to Play DC 5

The DC-5 is a five-digit lottery game that features 120 ways to win with a top prize of $50,000 for each draw. Additional lottery prizes vary from $25 to $25,000, which makes the game one of the biggest draw games of the DC Lottery. DC-5 runs its draws twice daily, letting you have multiple chances to win every day. The highest possible winning amount of the game depends on the type of wager you select.

To play DC-5, you have to select 5 different or duplicate numbers, each from 0 to 9, and mark them on your playslip or opt the Quick Pick option to get your numbers randomly selected by the terminal. You also have the option of using your bet slip and marking one digit from each column and then can play up to five times on that same bet slip. After selecting your playing numbers, you need to select the draw time - Midday or Evening and pick your playstyle from different ways of playing i.e. Box, Straight, Pairs, etc. and the wager amount from $0.50 to $1.00.

The DC-5 drawings are held twice a day, daily 1:50 p.m. ET for the Midday draw and 7:50 p.m. ET for the Evening draw. You can purchase the midday tickets till 1:49 pm ET and evening tickets till 7:49 pm ET.

DC-5 also offers you to play the same numbers for up to seven consecutive draws. Marking the Multi-draw option lets you play the same numbers consecutively for seven draws, which is quite a good opportunity and requires a mindful selection of numbers so that you hit a good winning amount in the game.

Marking the Advance Play feature lets you play any future draw for up to seven days in advance by just selecting the day and draw time you want to play. If you wish to play more than one game, notify the lottery retailersretailers of your start and end dates. Always ensure to check the accuracy of the details filled on your playslip and sign the back of your ticket for authentication.

Play/Bet Types Of DC-5

  • Straight: You win the game if you match the winning numbers in exact order.
  • 5-Way Box: You have to select four same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching the numbers in any order.
  • 10-Way Box:You have to select three same numbers and a pair of distinct numbers. You can win by matching the numbers in any order.
  • 20-Way Box:You have to select three same numbers and two distinct digits. You can win by matching the numbers in any order.
  • 30-Way Box: You have to select two different pairs of numbers in addition to one distinct digit. You can win by matching the numbers in any order.
  • 60-Way Box:You have to select a pair of numbers in addition to three distinct digits. You can win by matching the numbers in// any order.
  • 120-Way Box: To win, you can match your selected numbers with the drawn numbers in any order.
  • Front Four: You have to select four numbers instead of the usual five digits. These numbers should match the first four winning numbers in exact order.
  • Back Four:You need to select four numbers instead of the usual five digits for playing. These numbers should match the last four winning numbers in exact order.
  • Front Three: You have to pick any three digits to play instead of the usual five digits. These numbers should match the first three winning numbers in exact order.
  • Back Three: You have to pick any three digits to play instead of the usual five digits. These numbers should match the last three winning numbers in exact order.
  • Front Pair: You have to play two digits instead of the usual five. These digits should match the first two drawn digits in the exact order.
  • Back Pair: You have to play two digits instead of the usual five. These digits should match the last two drawn digits in the exact order.

Game Format

  • Number of lottery balls in DC 5: 5/9
  • Number of drawing machines: 5
  • Type of lottery game: 5 Ball Numbers Game

Lottery Numbers Selection Option

The players can pick their own numbers or use any of the below-listed lottery tools to mark the winning District of Columbia DC 5 lottery numbers.

Drawing Schedule Of District of Columbia DC 5 Lottery

  • Monday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Tuesday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Wednesday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Thursday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Friday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Saturday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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  • Sunday 1:50 PM ET & 7:50 PM ET (GMT-12:00)
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Multi-Draws

District of Columbia DC 5 offers you the option of playing the same numbers and play types up to 7 consecutive drawings for selected draw time(s) by opting for the Multi-Draw/Advance Play option.

Lottery Results

After the drawing, you can check the winning lottery numbers and prizes at:

Got Queries? Ask Us.

Yes, you can purchase DC-5 lottery tickets for up to seven consecutive days in advance for DC-5 midday and evening drawings.

All lottery prizes must be claimed within a period of 180 days from the date of the drawing. If unclaimed within the stipulated time, the drawings will be fortified. Unclaimed winning amounts are transferred to the General Fund of the District of Columbia.

DC Lottery winnings are subjected to Federal income taxes and state taxes. For winnings more than $5,000, the DC Lottery withholds 24% of lottery winnings for Federal taxes. The rate of taxes is subject to changes in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations.

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Rules Governing DC 5

  • The legal age of playing District of Columbia DC 5 is 18 years and older.
  • The cutoff for buying DC 5 tickets in District of Columbia is until 1:49 p.m. for midday tickets and evening tickets until 7:49 p.m. on the day of the drawing.
  • No. Once a DC 5 ticket is printed, it cannot be canceled.
  • Players must claim their lottery winnings within a time period of 180 days, from the date of the drawing, else their winnings will be fortified.
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Claiming a Prize from the DC 5 Lottery

  • Experiencing the thrill of having won the lottery! If you think you have matched the winning lottery numbers, here are the steps you should take to claim your prize.
  • Before taking steps to claim your prize, double-check your numbers against the official drawing results with the ones drawn or visit our Lottery Results. This will help you confirm that you have correctly matched the winning numbers and know what prize amount will fill your pockets.

Quick Facts

  • Game type: Daily Draw Game
  • Game Format: 5/9
  • Game availability: Exclusively available in District of Columbia
  • Game draw days and time: Every day at 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m.
  • Minimum jackpot amount: $25,00
  • Minimum cash prize: $25
  • Minimum age to play: 18 /span>
  • Jackpot odds: 1 in 100,000
  • Game add-on option: Advance Play and Multi-Draw
  • Ticket cost: $0.50 to $1.00
  • Jackpot payment options: Lump-sum
  • Lottery operator: DC Lottery

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