DC-2 Lottery
District of Columbia Lotteries
Game Details
How To Play: Pick 2 main balls from 0-9
Jackpot Odds: 1 in 100
Ticket Price: $1.00
Draw Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Next Draw: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM (in 16 hours from now)
Official WebsitePrize Structure
| Play Type | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | Both Numbers in Exact Order | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Box | Both Numbers in Any Order | $25 | 1 in 50 |
| Straight/Box | Exact Order | $37.50 | 1 in 100 |
| Straight/Box | Any Order | $12.50 | 1 in 50 |
| Front Pair | First Number | $5 | 1 in 10 |
| Back Pair | Second Number | $5 | 1 in 10 |
| Combo | Both Numbers in Either Order | Varies based on play type and numbers selected | Varies |
About DC-2
DC-2
DC-2 is a daily numbers game offered by the DC Lottery. Drawings are held twice daily, offering players multiple chances to win each day.
How to Play
- Choose two numbers, each between 0 and 9. These numbers can be the same (e.g., 22).
- Select your play type: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, or Combo.
- Straight: Match both numbers in the exact order they are drawn.
- Box: Match both numbers in any order. This option is only available if you pick two different numbers.
- Straight/Box: Combines Straight and Box wagers at a reduced cost. If your numbers match in the exact order, you win the Straight prize. If your numbers match in any order, you win the Box prize.
- Front Pair: Match the first number drawn.
- Back Pair: Match the second number drawn.
- Combo: Play all possible combinations of your chosen numbers in straight format. The cost and prize amount will vary depending on whether you chose duplicate numbers.
- Choose the amount you want to wager.
- Decide if you want to play the numbers for multiple draws (up to 7 consecutive draws).
- Receive your ticket and wait for the drawing.
Draw Times
Drawings are held twice daily, every day of the week:
- Midday: Approximately 1:50 PM ET
- Evening: Approximately 7:50 PM ET
Winning
Winning depends on the play type and how well the chosen numbers match the drawn numbers. Prizes range from $5 to $50 for a $1 play, depending on the play type.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at any authorized DC Lottery retailer.
Disclaimer
Always check the official DC Lottery website for the most up-to-date information, rules, and prize payouts. This information is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the official rules.
| Number | Stats | Window | Total | Last Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hot |
16
|
284 | Jan 07, 2026 3 draws ago |
| 0 | Hot |
13
|
271 | Jan 09, 2026 1 draws ago |
| 8 | Warm |
12
|
268 | Jan 08, 2026 2 draws ago |
| 1 | Warm |
11
|
248 | Jan 06, 2026 4 draws ago |
| 3 | Warm |
10
|
274 | Jan 07, 2026 3 draws ago |
| 6 | Warm |
9
|
246 | Jan 09, 2026 1 draws ago |
| 7 | Warm Overdue |
7
|
264 | Jan 05, 2026 5 draws ago |
| 4 | Cold Overdue |
6
|
259 | Jan 05, 2026 5 draws ago |
| 2 | Cold |
5
|
277 | Jan 11, 2026 0 draws ago |
The statistics below show how often each number has appeared in recent draws and across the full history of this lottery. To keep results relevant, most calculations are based on the last 50 draws (Window).
đ Number Status
Hot Drawn more frequently than average in recent draws.
Warm Drawn at an average rate.
Cold Drawn less frequently than average.
Overdue Has not appeared for longer than statistically expected.
đ Window vs Total
- Window (Last 50 draws): A rolling set of the most recent 50 draws used for all frequency, trend, and status calculations.
- Total: Counts based on all historical draws available for this lottery.
đĸ Window Statistics
- Frequency: How many times the number appeared within the last 50 draws.
- Expected frequency: The statistical average of how often a number would be expected to appear in the same window.
đĸ Total Statistics
The total number of times the number has been drawn across all recorded draws.
These statistics describe past results only and do not predict future outcomes.