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National Jackpot Games
Washington D.C. sells tickets for all three national jackpot games. Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11; Millionaire for Life offers a top prize of $1M/yr for life, next drawn Tonight, 11:15 PM ET.
🏆 Washington D.C. Jackpot Winners
Washington D.C.'s only verified jackpot win on record is $144M, won on April 8, 2009 at Giant Foods in Washington, claimed by Rockson, LLC. It's the only Powerball jackpot LotteryMap has been able to verify here so far.
Washington D.C. State Games
Washington D.C. also runs 3 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: DC 5 (state draw game), DC 4 (state draw game), and DC 3 (state draw game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Washington D.C. Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Washington D.C. Draw Schedule
Washington D.C. players can play 3 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 12 separate drawings a week across Washington D.C.'s 3 games.
🗓️ Recent Washington D.C. Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Washington D.C. players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
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Mega Millions
🔥 Washington D.C. Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Washington D.C. players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 Washington D.C. Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Millionaire for Life costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 8.46. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Washington D.C. specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Millionaire for Life ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.46
💰 Claiming Your Washington D.C. Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Washington D.C.'s claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Washington D.C. players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Washington D.C. Lottery site.
About Washington D.C. Lottery
Washington D.C. Lottery — State Details
Washington D.C. participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday), Millionaire for Life (drawn nightly). State-exclusive games include DC 5, DC 4, DC 3.
LotteryMap has tracked 1 jackpot winner in Washington D.C., representing $144.0M in verified prize money. The largest recorded Washington D.C. jackpot was $144M, won on April 8, 2009 at Giant Foods in Washington.
💡 Washington DC joined multi-state lottery games in 1982. The DC Lottery offers Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch games, with revenue supporting senior programs, city services, and community initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Washington D.C. lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a Washington D.C. lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Washington D.C. lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Washington D.C. withholds an additional 8.95% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Winner identity is public record in Washington D.C.. No statutory anonymity found for DC Lottery winners. Claiming through a trust or LLC is the standard workaround where the state itself doesn't offer anonymity, though the claimant's name typically still surfaces as part of the trust's public filing.
Yes — third-party lottery courier apps, which buy a real physical ticket from a licensed retailer on your behalf, are known to operate in Washington D.C.. Availability and which apps operate here can change, so confirm current status before ordering.
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