How to Play DC 3
DC Lottery (Office of Lottery and Gaming) Drawn every day at 1:50 PM (Day), 7:50 PM (Evening) and 11:30 PM (Night) ET $0.50 a play
- Price $0.50 per play
- Draws every day at 1:50 PM (Day), 7:50 PM (Evening) and 11:30 PM (Night) ET
- Odds of any prize 1 in 1,000 (Straight)
The rules
- Pick 3 digits (0-9 each). Straight wins in exact order; Box wins in any order.
- 50 cents or $1 a play.
- Draws every day at 1:50 PM and 7:50 PM and 11:30 PM ET.
DC 3 payouts for a $1 play
| Bet | Prize |
|---|---|
| Straight (exact order) | $500 |
| Box (any order) (3-way) | $160 |
| Box (any order) (6-way) | $80 |
| Combo (3-way) | $500 |
| Combo (6-way) | $500 |
| Front pair | $50 |
| Back pair | $50 |
| Straight/Box (3-way) | $330 |
| Straight/Box (6-way) | $290 |
Claiming a District of Columbia prize
Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any DC Lottery retailer, or by mail (up to $600). Bigger prizes: A Retailer Plus location (up to $5,000) or by mail, above that DC Lottery Prize Center, 2235 Shannon Place SE (8:00 AM-4:30 PM weekdays; over $5,000). You have 180 days after the draw to claim a draw-game prize. You must be 18 or older.