DC-4
DC-4 is a District original game with eleven ways to win a cash prize of $100 ... $2,500 ... or even $5,000! Just choose four lucky numbers for the chance to win twice every day. On this page you can check the most recent results from the Midday draw at 1:50 pm ET (ticket sales close at 1:49 pm) and the Evening draw at 7:50 pm ET (ticket sales close at 7:49 pm).
How to Play
Pick up a bet slip and mark one number from 0 through 9 on each column - four digits in total. Each of the five boards marked A through E is one play. Alternatively, mark Quick Pick to have the lottery terminal randomly choose your numbers.
Select how much you'd like to bet: $0.50 or $1. A $0.50 wager has a top prize of $2,500, and a $1 wager has a top prize of $5,000.
Which bet type will you try? With six to choose from, there's something for everyone. Which play style you choose determines the way(s) your numbers can match the numbers drawn to win a prize.
- Straight: Match all four numbers drawn in exact order
- Box: Match all four numbers drawn in any order
Box can be 4-, 6-, 12- or 24-way, depending on how many identical or unique digits you choose, which affects how many ways you can match the numbers drawn to win. See the table below for details. - Front Three: Match the first three numbers drawn in exact order
- Back Three: Match the last three numbers drawn in exact order
Select which draw(s) to play: Day (1:50 pm), Night (7:50 pm), or Both.
With Multi-Draw, you can play your favorite numbers from 2 through 7 consecutive draws; mark the number of draws in the Days area.
Advance Play lets you enter a future draw up to seven days in advance. Choose the day and draw time, or if you want to play more than once, let the retailer know your start and end dates.
Your final ticket cost is determined by your wager times the number of plays and draws you've selected.
Players must be 18 years of age or above to purchase a DC-4 ticket or claim a prize.
Prizes and Odds of Winning
DC-4 features eleven ways to win cash prizes. The top prize is $5,000 for a $1 Straight bet and $2,500 for a $0.50 Straight bet. The minimum prize is $200 for a $1 Box bet and $100 for a $0.50 Box bet.
Check the table below to see how your numbers can match the lottery's numbers and your chances of winning depending on your bet type.
| Bet Type | Example | Match | Prize ($0.50 Bet) | Prize ($1 Bet) | Odds of Winning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Match 4 numbers in exact order to win |
3572 | 3572 | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 | |
| 4-Way Box Pick 3 identical numbers |
1112 | 1112, 1121, 1211, 2111 | $600 | $1,200 | 1 in 2,500 | |
| 6-Way Box Pick 2 identical numbers |
4455 | 4455, 4554, 4545, 5544, 5445, 5454 | $400 | $800 | 1 in 1,667.67 | |
| 12-Way Box Pick 2 identical numbers & 2 unique numbers |
1123 | 1123, 1132, 1213, 1231, 1321, 1312, 2113, 2131, 2311, 3211, 3121, 3112 | $200 | $400 | 1 in 833.33 | |
| 24-Way Box Pick 4 unique numbers |
1234 | 1234, 1342, 2134, 2341, 3142, 3241, 4123, 4231, 1243, 1423, 2143, 2413, 3124, 3412, 4132, 4312, 1324, 1432, 2314, 2431, 3214, 3421, 4213, 4321 | $100 | $200 | 1 in 416.67 | |
| Front Three Match first 3 numbers in exact order to win |
123 + X | 123 + Any Number | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 | |
| Back Three Match last 3 numbers in exact order to win |
X + 123 | Any Number + 123 | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |