Daily numbers game
DC 5: how to play, odds and draw times
DC 5 is a daily numbers game sold in District of Columbia. The operator is DC Lottery. One play costs $1. Draws are every day at 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. ET. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 100,000.
- Price
- $1 per play
- Draws
- Every day at 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. ET
- Top prize odds
- 1 in 100,000
- Sold
- In District of Columbia
How to play DC 5
Pick a 5-digit number. Each digit is 0 to 9.
Choose how to play it: Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Front pair, Back pair, Front 3, Back 3, Front 4 and Back 4.
You can play $0.50 and $1 per play.
One ticket can cover up to 7 draws in a row.
DC 5 draw days and times
| Drawing | When |
|---|---|
| Day, Evening | Every day at 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. ET |
Ticket sales close 1 minutes before each draw.
DC 5 odds and prizes
| Prize level | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Straight ($1) | $50,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
| 5-way box ($1) | $10,000 | 1 in 20,000 |
| 10-way box ($1) | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 20-way box ($1) | $2,500 | 1 in 5,000 |
| 30-way box ($1) | $1,700 | 1 in 3,333.3 |
| 60-way box ($1) | $850 | 1 in 1,667.7 |
| 120-way box ($1) | $425 | 1 in 833.3 |
| Front 4 ($1) | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Back 4 ($1) | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Front 3 ($1) | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Back 3 ($1) | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Front pair ($1) | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Back pair ($1) | $50 | 1 in 100 |
Where to play DC 5
DC 5 is sold in District of Columbia. The operator is DC Lottery. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.
Latest DC 5 result
The LottoCheck app shows the latest DC 5 numbers after each draw and checks your tickets against them.
Official results: DC Lottery winning numbers.
DC 5 FAQ
What are the odds of winning the DC 5 top prize?
The odds of winning the DC 5 top prize are 1 in 100,000 per play, as printed on the official prize chart.
What time is the DC 5 drawing?
DC 5 draws every day at 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. ET. Times are Eastern Time. Ticket sales close 1 minutes before each draw.
How much is a DC 5 ticket?
One DC 5 play costs $1.
Where can I play DC 5?
DC 5 is sold in District of Columbia. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.
How do you play DC 5?
Pick a 5-digit number. Each digit is 0 to 9. Choose how to play it: Straight (exact order), Box (any order), Front pair, Back pair, Front 3, Back 3, Front 4 and Back 4. You can play $0.50 and $1 per play.
How can I check my DC 5 ticket?
The LottoCheck app checks DC 5 tickets against the draw results. Scan the ticket or type the numbers. Add a ticket before the draw and the app sends you a push when the results are in. Always confirm a win with the official lottery.
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Sources
Checked against these official pages on 2026-10-18.
Game facts come from the official lottery pages listed above. Rules and prizes can change: always confirm with the official lottery before you buy a ticket or make a claim. LottoCheck does not sell tickets or pay prizes and is not affiliated with any lottery.