Second Chance
Everyone likes another opportunity to win. DC Lottery’s Second Chance program allows you to turn a non-winning ticket into another chance to win. Look for the 2nd Chance Charm and enjoy double the fun.

$5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest
During the contest period (August 6th, 2025, through February 8th, 2026) every NON-WINNING $5 Washington Commanders scratcher is eligible for entry into the 2nd Chance Contest. Scratch the bottom of your ticket to reveal the second chance prize code and enter for a second chance to win the once in a lifetime experiential prize such as a Game Day VIP Experience along with cash, team merchandise, or 2026 Washington Commanders season tickets!

Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance
With a top prize of $2,000,000 and a Second Chance worth $500,000, DC Lottery's first-ever $50 scratcher is literally larger than life! It's our biggest scratcher ever, too, with over $18,000,000 in total prizes and a chance to multiply up to 500 times. There are so many ways to win—get your Extreme Fortune 500X scratcher from your local DC Lottery retailer...now!

Promotion | Start Date | End Date | Draw Date | Prize |
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$5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of the Washington Commanders Prize Pack |
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Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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$5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of the Washington Commanders Prize Pack |
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Mega Millions 2nd Chance | One (1) Grand Prize – $25,000, Five (5) Winners – $5,000 each, and Fifteen (15) Winners – $1,000 each |
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$5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | One (1) winner of the Washington Commanders Game Day VIP Experience Prize |
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Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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$5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of 2026 Washington Commanders season tickets |
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Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |