Celebrate Lottery Week 2022 with DC Lottery

July 17 – July 23 is National Lottery Week! So here at DC Lottery, we’re celebrating—along with lotteries across the United States and Canada.  

Throughout the week we’ll showcase DC Lottery’s many winning opportunities, as well as our community contributions. Each day, we’ll highlight different programs and games: check out the daily themes below for a look at what’s coming, and be sure to follow us on social media to celebrate with us!  

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Lottery Week Daily Highlights 

July 18Responsible Gambling – DC Lottery provides extensive 24/7 resources, including a self-exclusion program for people who need help with problem gambling. Need help? Get help. 

July 19Where the Money Goes – Did you know that DC Lottery has transferred more than $2.2 billion to the DC General fund? This provides critical funding to support education, recreation and parks, public safety, housing, and senior and child services. (And that’s not to mention DC Lottery’s charitable contributions and gaming programs, retailer commisions for local businesses...and prizes in players’ pockets!) 

July 20 – Winner Awareness – We love to say #LotsOfPeopleWin...because they do! We pay out more than 50% of annual sales in prize money—more than $4.2 billion—to DC Lottery players. But hey, you don’t have to take our word for it: check out our Winner Spotlight. Want to join them? Try your hand at one of our $1 million top prize games, with Capital Fortune and $10 Million Cash Extravaganza

July 21Charitable Games – DC Lottery can help bring both FUN and FUNds to your next fundraiser or charity event: so far, we’ve helped raise more than $134 million for non-profits through bingos, raffles, and Monte Carlo Night parties. Make your next event a success, with the help of DC Lottery.  

July 22 – Celebrating Retailers – DC Lottery works hand-in-hand with retail businesses throughout the District. And retailers earn commission on every ticket sale and prize cashed at their location. Use our Where to Play map to find a retailer near you. (Own a small business? See how selling DC Lottery games can grow your bottom line.) 

July 23 – More Ways to Win – There are so many ways to win with DC Lottery. Play DC Lottery games in-store or online at DCiLottery.com. Join the Players’ Club for Second Chance opportunities. Bet on sports with GambetDC online, on the app, or in-person. With DC Lottery, IT’S FUN TO PLAY!