DC DC-4 Results

How to Play

DC-4 is the District of Columbia's premium four-digit lottery game offering three chances to win every single day. Players select four digits (0-9), choose a play type from 7 different options, select a wager amount ($0.50 or $1.00), and decide which of the three daily drawings to enter. With 11 distinct ways to win and flexible playing options, DC-4 provides something for every player.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Choose Your Numbers:

   • Pick four digits from 0 to 9 (one digit for each of the four columns on the play slip)
   • OR mark the Quick Pick box to have the computer randomly select your numbers
   • You can enter up to five separate games on a single play slip

2. Select Your Drawing Time(s):

   • Midday Drawing: 1:50 PM ET
   • Evening Drawing: 7:50 PM ET
   • Night Drawing: 11:30 PM ET
   • You can play one, two, or all three daily drawings with the same numbers

3. Choose Your Wager Amount: Select either $0.50 or $1.00 per play

4. Select Your Play Type:

   STRAIGHT (Example: 3572)

   • Match all four digits in exact order as drawn
   • Highest prize for the most difficult match
   • $0.50 wager = $2,500 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $5,000 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 10,000
   • Example: You pick 3-5-7-2, winning number must be exactly 3-5-7-2

   4-WAY BOX (Example: 1112)

   • For numbers with three identical digits (e.g., 1112, 2223, 5559, 0007)
   • Match all four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $600 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $1,200 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 2,500
   • Example: You pick 1112, winning numbers could be 1-1-1-2, 1-1-2-1, 1-2-1-1, or 2-1-1-1

   6-WAY BOX (Example: 4455)

   • For numbers with two pairs of digits (e.g., 1122, 4455, 7788, 0099)
   • Match all four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $400 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $800 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 1,667.67
   • Example: You pick 4455, can win with 4-4-5-5, 4-5-4-5, 4-5-5-4, 5-4-4-5, 5-4-5-4, or 5-5-4-4

   12-WAY BOX (Example: 1123)

   • For numbers with one pair and two different digits (e.g., 1123, 4456, 7899)
   • Match all four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $200 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $400 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 833.33
   • Example: You pick 1123, can win with any arrangement of these digits (12 total combinations)

   24-WAY BOX (Example: 1234)

   • For numbers with four different digits (e.g., 1234, 5678, 2468, 1357)
   • Match all four digits in any order
   • $0.50 wager = $100 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $200 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 416.67
   • Example: You pick 1234, can win with any of 24 possible arrangements

   FRONT THREE (Example: 123+X)

   • Match only the first three digits in exact order
   • Fourth digit can be anything (0-9)
   • $0.50 wager = $250 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $500 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 1,000
   • Example: You pick 123X, winning numbers could be 1230, 1231, 1232... through 1239

   BACK THREE (Example: X+123)

   • Match only the last three digits in exact order
   • First digit can be anything (0-9)
   • $0.50 wager = $250 prize
   • $1.00 wager = $500 prize
   • Odds: 1 in 1,000
   • Example: You pick X123, winning numbers could be 0123, 1123, 2123... through 9123

5. Multi-Draw Options:

   • Multi-Drawings: Play your selected numbers for up to seven consecutive drawings in advance
   • Advance Play: Select specific future drawings up to seven days ahead
   • You can choose different drawing times (Midday, Evening, Night) for advance plays

6. Play Online or at Retail:

   • Purchase tickets at any authorized DC Lottery retail location
   • Play online through the DC Lottery iLottery platform at dclottery.com
   • Maximum play amount per slip: $208

Prize Structure Summary:

Important Rules:

• Players must be 18 years of age or older to purchase DC Lottery tickets
• Prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing
• The ticket is the only valid proof of purchase for claiming prizes
• Tickets cannot be cancelled after purchase
• By accepting a prize, players grant DC Lottery rights to use their name and likeness for publicity purposes
• Winners are responsible for all applicable federal and state taxes
• Each play slip can accommodate up to five separate wagers
• Tickets purchased online through iLottery are subject to the same rules as retail tickets