District of Columbia Lottery Results

The most recent Powerball numbers were 25, 37, 42, 52, 65 with Powerball 14, drawn on May 2, 2026. Mega Millions results are also updated on this page after each Tuesday and Friday drawing.

District of Columbia offers Powerball, Mega Millions, and 5 state games: dc 3, dc 4, dc 5, cash4life, lucky for life. Powerball jackpots start at $20 million; Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million.

Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any licensed District of Columbia lottery retailer. Prizes between $600 and $99,999 typically require a claim form submitted to a District of Columbia Lottery district office. Jackpot winners must contact the District of Columbia Lottery directly and sign the back of their ticket immediately.

District of Columbia taxes lottery winnings as regular income at a state rate of 10.75%. On top of federal taxes (up to 37%), the combined effective rate for a large jackpot can exceed 50%. Use the District of Columbia lottery tax calculator on this site to see your exact take-home.