Lottery (Daily Number Game) Retailers
Your business could be a profitable Lottery location if:
- You have high in-store traffic
- You sell impulse products
- You can promote Lottery games and promotions
- You can dedicate space to prominently display point-of-sale advertisements to help build product awareness
- You are an accessible establishment that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Benefits
Retailers receive a commission on every ticket sale and prize cashed at their location.
- 5% commission on all online and instant ticket sales.
- 4% commission on instant ticket prizes paid.
- 3% commission on online ticket prizes paid.
- Bonus sales commissions for top-tier winning tickets sold at their location.
Game |
Bonus Earned For Selling |
Amount |
Powerball |
Jackpot Top Prize |
$25,000* |
Powerball |
$1,000,000 2nd Top Prize (with or without Power Play) |
$10,000 |
Mega Millions |
Jackpot Top Prize |
$25,000* |
Mega Millions |
$1,000,000 2nd Top Prize (with or without Megaplier) |
$10,000 |
Lucky for Life |
$1,000/Day for Life Top Prize |
$2,500 |
Lucky for Life |
$25,000/Year for Life 2nd Prize |
$1,000 |
Keno |
Winning tickets $100,000 and above |
$1,000 |
Race2Riches |
Winning tickets $100,000 and above |
$1,000 |
*Shared jackpots will determine the proportionate share of the retailer bonus.
Contact us today at 202-645-8041 or email OLCG.licensing@dc.gov to learn more about becoming a DC Lottery Retailer.
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