Lottery's DC 3, DC 4, DC 5 Drawings Issue Identified

A configuration issue caused by a third-party vendor, Smartplay International, Inc., has impacted DC Lottery’s draw machines for its DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 mid-day and evening drawings. 

A coding error prevented the machines from allowing for repeat numbers, such as 111, 222, 311, 229, etc. An investigation determined the issue began on March 31, 2026, during a routine draw machine recertification conducted by the vendor. 

Prior to implementation, the draw systems were third-party certified by Gaming Laboratories International. 

As soon as DC Lottery discovered the issue, we immediately contacted Smartplay, who initiated a configuration fix, testing, and quality assurance. Out of an abundance of caution, DC Lottery is reverting to a backup system to conduct DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5 drawings on April 22, 2026.

We are confident that we have identified the issue and are reviewing the entire process to prevent it from re-occurring. We deeply regret the error and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and public trust, and will make this right for our players. Players who purchased tickets for the DC 3, DC 4, or DC 5 mid-day or evening drawings for March 31, 2026 – April 21, 2026, should hold on to their tickets and await further information from DC Lottery.