DC 3
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026
How to play DC 3
- 1 Choose 3 digits from 0 to 9 (repeats allowed) — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — DC 3 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
DC-3 is a three-digit lottery game that features three ways to play and nine ways to win with a jackpot of $500 for each draw. Additional lottery prizes may vary from $25 to $330 with odds that increase your chances of winning. DC-3 holds its draws twice a day thereby offering you multiple chances to win every week. However, the wager you select determines how big a prize you can win.
Playing DC-3 is plain sailing. You have to select three numbers from a field of 0 to 9. You can either manually pick your numbers or opt for Quick Pick to get your numbers randomly generated or you also have the option to use a playslip and choose one digit, 0-9 from each column and have your lottery numbers. After picking the lottery numbers, you must select the draw time - Midday or Evening, or both and pick your playstyle from different ways of playing i.e. Box, Straight, Straight/Box, Combo, Front, and Back Pair and also select the wager amount from $0.50 to $1.00.
The DC-3 drawings are held twice a day, daily at 1:50 p.m. ET for the Midday draw and at 7:50 p.m. ET for the Evening draw. You are eligible to purchase the DC-3 Midday Lottery tickets till 1:49 pm ET and DC-3 Evening Lottery tickets till 7:49 pm ET.
With DC-3 you have the option of playing the same numbers for up to seven consecutive draws. By marking Multi-Draw you can play the same numbers on your lottery ticket consecutively for seven draws. Multi-Draw actually turns out a good opportunity as the game offers quite favorable odds of winning. Start your mindful selection of numbers and bag the jackpot!
If you want to play for a specific future draw up to seven days in advance, you can simply opt Advance Play, mark the selected date and draw time and notify your agent the start and end date of your play. Ensure to check the accuracy of your playslip and sign the back of your ticket for authentication.
Play/Bet Types Of DC-3
- Straight: You win the lottery if you match the winning numbers in exact order.
- 3-Way Box: You have to select one pair of same numbers and one different number. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
- 6-Way Box:You have to select three different numbers. You can win by matching these numbers in any order.
- Straight/Box - 3 Way - You have to select one pair of same numbers and one distinct number. You win by matching these digits in either exact or any order.
- Straight/Box - 6 Way - You have to select any three different numbers. To win you can match these numbers in exact or any order.
- Combo - 3 Way - You have to select one pair of same numbers and one different number. You win by matching these numbers in all possible straight plays. For this wager, you should place a minimum bet of $1.50.
- Combo - 6 Way - You have to select three different numbers. You win by matching these numbers in all possible Straight combinations. For this wager, you should place a minimum bet of $3.
- Front Pair -You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the first two numbers in exact order.
- Back Pair - You have to select any two numbers. You win by matching the last two numbers in exact order.
How to win
Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Straight + Box (6-way) - Straight match | $290 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box (6-way) | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| Straight + Box (6-way) - Box match | $40 | 1 in 167 |
| Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official District of Columbia lottery — they can change.