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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

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Courier apps operating in District of Columbia

District of Columbia at a glance

State lottery
DC Lottery
Official online sales
Yes
Courier apps
Jackpocket
Winner anonymity
Not allowed
Where proceeds go
District General Fund.

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.

  1. DC Lottery · accessed November 2, 2026
  2. Mega Millions — Where to Play · accessed November 2, 2026
  3. Powerball FAQs · accessed November 2, 2026
  4. Millionaire for Life · accessed November 2, 2026
  5. Lotto America · accessed November 2, 2026