Agent Plus Program

The Agent Plus program authorizes selected retailers to validate and process winning lottery and lottery operated sports wagering tickets up to $5,000. For more information, please contact olg.licensing@dc.gov.

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Lottery Retailers

DC Lottery retailers are an essential link between innovative lottery games and players (current and prospective). Get in on the action and help generate revenue for the District of Columbia.

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Change of Ownership

Agents must obtain a new license before selling lottery tickets if there are changes to their establishment's location, type of operation, or ownership.

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License Renewal/Re-Verification

Lottery agents are required to renew their lottery license bi-annually. 

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License Change Request Form

If you would like to voluntarily surrender your lottery license, please notify the licensing department 30 Days in advance and complete the License Change Request Form.

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Become a DC Lottery Retailer

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 OLG.licensing@dc.gov to learn more about becoming a DC Lottery Retailer.

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