State guide
District of Columbia lottery rules
By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026
What to know before you play in District of Columbia
- Age. You must be 18 or 21, depending on the game to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
- Privacy. Winner anonymity is Not allowed. Your name, city and prize amount can be released under public-records law.
- Online. The lottery sells tickets online and through its app. Courier apps that state they operate here: Jackpocket.
- Where the money goes. District General Fund.
Games sold in District of Columbia
Powerball · Mega Millions · Millionaire for Life · Lotto America · DC 2 · DC 3 · DC 4 · DC 5 · Keno · Race2Riches · Jackpot USA · Xs & Os
Our review of DC Lottery
Courier apps operating in District of Columbia
District of Columbia at a glance
- Official online sales
- Yes
- Courier apps
- Jackpocket
Frequently asked questions
- Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in District of Columbia?
- Not allowed.
- Can you buy lottery tickets online in District of Columbia?
- Yes, the state lottery sells tickets online.
Sources
Facts last verified November 2, 2026
Every figure on this page comes from one of the documents below. If a source has changed since our check, tell us.
- DC Lottery · accessed November 2, 2026
- Mega Millions — Where to Play · accessed November 2, 2026
- Powerball FAQs · accessed November 2, 2026
- Millionaire for Life · accessed November 2, 2026
- Lotto America · accessed November 2, 2026