DC Lottery Marks Historic $970 Million Mega Millions Jackpot with “Only in DC” Tour
What:
Responding to player excitement about the estimated $970 million Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s game—the largest in Mega Millions history—the DC Lottery will take winning on the road visiting select DC Lottery retailer locations with special gifts for players, an appearance from one of Washington’s favorite power couples—the Mega Millions and Powerball mascots—and exclusive “only in DC” promotions. The jackpot for the Saturday, October 20, Powerball game is an estimated $430 million, the 12th largest in Powerball history!
When:
Friday, October 19, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Multiple locations:
The Official DC Lottery Store at Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Street Level – Center Concourse
Washington, DC 20002
Patron Convenience 3235 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020
Gateway Newsstand 470 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20024
McReynold’s Liquors 1776 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Avondale Coffee Shop 1909 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Who:
DC Lottery Executive Director Beth Bresnahan DC Lottery
Director of Marketing and Communications Nicole Jordan
***Available for interviews at Union Station from 11 am to 2 pm***
Background:
Since its inception in 1982, the DC Lottery has awarded more than $3 billion in prizes, transferred more than $2 billion to the District’s General Fund which supports essential services in the District, and has helped local nonprofits raise more than $131 million in support of social causes. Combined jackpots total $1.4 BILLION! Visit www.dclottery.com for detailed information about the DC Lottery.
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