DC 3 is a three-digit game. Prizes vary from $25 to $500. DC 3 is available at all retail locations and on the iLottery platform.
Drawing Dates & Times
Drawings are held three times a day, at 1:50 p.m., 7:50 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. You can purchase tickets until 1:49 p.m., 7:49 p.m., and 11:29 p.m. respectively. Drawings are held seven days a week. For winning numbers, scroll down to check your numbers or call the Lot-Line at 202-678-3333.
Winning Numbers
Check Your Numbers
Are you holding a winning ticket? Here’s an easy way to find out.
Enter 3 Numbers (0-9)
How to Play
Pick up a DC 3 play slip from your retailer. Fill out the play slip and hand it to your retailer to receive a ticket. Check your tickets carefully. DC 3 tickets cannot be canceled.
You can purchase tickets until 1:49 p.m., 7:49 p.m., and 11:29 p.m.
Choose Your Numbers
There are three ways to play DC 3
- Manually select Your Numbers.
- Choose the Quick Pick option.
- Use a play slip and choose one digit, 0-9, from each column.
To Play
- Players manually select their numbers or use the Quick Pick feature.
- Choose one number between 0-9 in each column on the play slip.
- Select your amount ($.50 or $1.00). The maximum play amount is $208.
- For each game, select your bet by marking Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, or Combo.
- Select a draw time: Day, Evening, Night, or All.
- You may place up to five separate wagers on each play slip.
Optional Plays
Multi-Drawings: Play the same numbers for up to seven consecutive drawings.
Advance Play: Play any future drawing of DC 3 up to seven days in advance by selecting the day and drawing time you want to play. If you're going to play more than one game, notify the agent of your start and end dates.
Check Results to See if You've Won!
Check to see if you are a winner by using the above "Check Your Numbers" search tool or view past winning numbers.
The ticket, not the play slip, shall be the only valid proof of the selections made and the only valid instrument for claiming a prize.
Players must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets.
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by all rules and regulations of the DC Lottery. By purchasing a ticket and submitting a prize claim, each potential winner grants the DC Lottery the right to use the winner’s name, city, county, state of residence, prize amount, and photograph or likeness to publicize their winnings. The potential winner also authorizes the DC Lottery to advertise and promote games or goodwill for the DC Lottery in any print, broadcast, electronic, Internet, or other form of media whatsoever, without further consideration.
Prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing.
Complete DC 3 game rules may be obtained from the DC Lottery upon request.
No solo la jugada que caiga el billete, será la única prueba válida de las selecciones hechas y el único instrumento válido para reclamar un premio.
Los jugadores también deben tener 18 años o más para comprar estos billetes.
Comprando un billete, usted esta de acuerdo en sujetarse a todas las reglas y regulaciones de la. Lotería de D.C. Comprando un billete y presentando un reclamo de premio, cada ganador potencial otorga a la Lotería de D.C. el derecho de utilizar el nombre del ganador, la ciudad, el condado, el estado de residencia, cantidad de premio, fotografía o algo similar para hacer públicas sus ganancias, y anunciar y promover juegos o de beneficencia para la Lotería de D.C. en cualquier producción, medios de comunicación, electrónico, Internet, u otra forma de todo cualquier medio sin consideración adicional.
Los premios deben ser reclamados dentro de los 180 días a partir de la fecha del sorteo.
Prizes and Odds
| Example | Match | $.50 Bet Pays | $1 Bet Pays | Odds of Winning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 123 | 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Box - 3 Way | 112 | 112, 121, 211 | $80 | $160 | 1 in 333.33 |
| Box - 6 Way | 123 | 123, 132, 231, 213, 321, 312 | $40 | $80 | 1 in 166.67 |
| Straight/Box - 3 Way | 112 | 112, 121, 211 | Straight = $250, Box = $ 80, Straight Box = $ 330 | 1 in 333.33 | |
| Straight/Box - 6 Way | 123 | 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, 321 | Straight = $250, Box = $ 40, Straight Box = $ 290 | 1 in 166.67 | |
| Combo - 3 Way | 112 | 112, 121, 211, Min Bet $1.50 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Combo - 6 Way | 123 | 123, 132, 231, 213, 321, 312, Min. Bet $3 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Front Pair | 12 + X | 12 + Any Number | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back Pair | X + 12 | Any Number + 12 | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Latest Winners
Pick Your Numbers
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DC 3 Double Draw
During the promotion period, get ready for an exciting twist during the DC 3 Evening drawings (7:50 pm). Right after each Evening drawing, a special drawing will be held to determine the thrilling Double Draw event.
Special Drawing:
Following each DC 3 Evening drawing, a single ball will be chosen at random from a pool containing six white balls and one red ball. If a white ball is selected, there will be no Double Draw. The chosen ball will be removed, increasing the chances of the red ball being drawn.
Double Draw:
When a red ball is drawn, brace yourself for the Double Draw, giving you a second opportunity to win big. Once the Double Draw takes place, the pool resets to six white balls and one red ball for the next DC 3 Evening drawing (7:50 pm). Throughout the promotion, all DC 3 tickets purchased for the Evening drawing (7:50 pm) are eligible to win in both the main drawing and the Double Draw, which occurs at least once per week.
How to Play
Play the DC 3 Night Drawing (7:50 pm) for a chance win in a second drawing.
