District of Columbia Lottery

Results, scratch-off odds, and tax calculator for District of Columbia lottery games.

District of Columbia Lottery Tax at a Glance

Federal Tax Rate

Up to 37%

Top marginal bracket

District of Columbia State Tax

10.75%

On lottery winnings

Combined Max Rate

47.75%

Federal + state

Recent Lottery Results

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May 6, 2026
18275165685Jackpot: $57M
May 4, 2026
303642606313
May 2, 2026
253742526514
May 8, 2026
374749515816Jackpot: $215M
May 5, 2026
122250515510
May 1, 2026
162127416124

Available Games in District of Columbia

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District of Columbia Lottery Overview

The District of Columbia lottery offers a variety of draw games and scratch-off tickets. Players in District of Columbia can participate in multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as state-specific games. District of Columbia imposes a 10.75% state income tax on lottery winnings in addition to federal taxes.

Use our District of Columbia lottery tax calculator to estimate your take-home winnings after both federal and state taxes. Check our scratch-off odds rankings to find the best tickets to buy in District of Columbia based on remaining prizes and overall odds.

About the District of Columbia Lottery

DC Lottery began in 1982. The District of Columbia taxes lottery winnings at 10.75%, one of the highest rates in the US. Proceeds fund the District's General Fund. DC-3, DC-4, DC-5, and Cash4Life are popular games.

Lottery Guides for District of Columbia Players