Your business could be a profitable Lottery location if:

  • You have high in-store traffic
  • You sell impulse products
  • You can promote Lottery games and promotions
  • You can dedicate space to prominently display point-of-sale advertisements to help build product awareness
  • You are an accessible establishment that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Benefits

Retailers receive a commission on every ticket sale and prize cashed at their location.

  • 5% commission on all online and instant ticket sales.
  • 4% commission on instant ticket prizes paid.
  • 3% commission on online ticket prizes paid.
  • Bonus sales commissions for top-tier winning tickets sold at their location.

Game

Bonus Earned For Selling

Amount

Powerball

Jackpot Top Prize

$25,000*

Powerball

$1,000,000 2nd Top Prize (with or without Power Play)

$10,000

Mega Millions

Jackpot Top Prize

$25,000*

Mega Millions

$1,000,000 2nd Top Prize (with or without Megaplier)

$10,000

Lucky for Life

$1,000/Day for Life Top Prize

$2,500

Lucky for Life

$25,000/Year for Life 2nd Prize

$1,000

Keno

Winning tickets $100,000 and above

$1,000

Race2Riches

Winning tickets $100,000 and above

$1,000

*Shared jackpots will determine the proportionate share of the retailer bonus.

Contact us today at 202-645-8041 or email OLCG.licensing@dc.gov to learn more about becoming a DC Lottery Retailer.

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