Thinking today might be your lucky day? π TheΒ DC LotteryΒ gives players plenty of ways to try their luck, whether youβre chasing a massive jackpot or aiming for smaller, more frequent wins.
You can jump into big national games like Powerball and Mega Millions, or stick with popular local favorites such as DC 2, DC 3, DC 4, and DC 5. While the huge jackpots come with long odds, local games usually offer better chances to win cash, even if the prizes are smaller.
π― Highlights to Know
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Big jackpots = bigger risk, bigger reward
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Local DC games = better odds, quicker results
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Multiple drawings every day, so you donβt have to wait long
Below are the winning DC Lottery numbers from Monday, January 5, 2026.
ποΈ Winning Numbers β January 5, 2026
Powerball
04 β 18 β 24 β 51 β 56
Powerball: 14
Power Play: 2
DC 2
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1:50 p.m.: 7 β 4
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7:50 p.m.: 0 β 7
DC 3
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1:50 p.m.: 1 β 0 β 2
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7:50 p.m.: 8 β 9 β 4
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11:30 p.m.: 7 β 9 β 6
DC 4
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1:50 p.m.: 7 β 1 β 6 β 3
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7:50 p.m.: 9 β 4 β 5 β 2
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11:30 p.m.: 3 β 6 β 7 β 7
DC 5
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1:50 p.m.: 5 β 5 β 0 β 5 β 0
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7:50 p.m.: 6 β 5 β 4 β 3 β 9
Lucky For Life
02 β 07 β 08 β 21 β 45
Lucky Ball: 15
β° When Are DC Lottery Drawings Held?
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Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
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Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday
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DC 2 & DC 5: 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. daily
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DC 3 & DC 4: 1:50 p.m., 7:50 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. daily
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Lucky For Life: 10:38 p.m. daily
π Where to Buy Lottery Tickets
You can grab lottery tickets at:
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Gas stations
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Convenience stores
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Grocery stores
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Select airport terminals
Prefer digital play? You can also order tickets online using Jackpocket, an official digital lottery courier available in select U.S. states and territories, including Washington, D.C. The app lets you:
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Pick your game and numbers
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View your ticket instantly
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Collect winnings right from your phone or computer
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