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DC 3 payout chart
A $1 straight play on DC 3 pays $500 when all 3 digits match in exact order, at odds of 1 in 1,000. Box and other plays pay less and hit more often.
| Play | Odds | 50¢ play | $1 play |
|---|---|---|---|
| StraightMatch all three digits in exact order | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
| Box - 3 WayMatch in any order a number with two like digits | 1 in 333.33 | $80 | $160 |
| Box - 6 WayMatch in any order a number with three different digits | 1 in 166.67 | $40 | $80 |
| Front PairMatch the first two digits in exact order | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
| Back PairMatch the last two digits in exact order | 1 in 100 | $25 | $50 |
Combo and other plays priced by the ticket
These plays put several bets on one ticket, so the lottery lists them by what the ticket costs.
| Play | Odds | What it pays |
|---|---|---|
| Straight/Box - 3 Way (exact order)Match in exact order and win the Straight and the Box | 1 in 333.33 | $1 ticket: $330 |
| Straight/Box - 3 Way (box only)Match in any other order and win the Box | 1 in 333.33 | $1 ticket: $80 |
| Straight/Box - 6 Way (exact order)Match in exact order and win the Straight and the Box | 1 in 166.67 | $1 ticket: $290 |
| Straight/Box - 6 Way (box only)Match in any other order and win the Box | 1 in 166.67 | $1 ticket: $40 |
| Combo - 3 WayCovers every order of a number with two like digits | 1 in 1,000 | $1.50 ticket: $250 |
| Combo - 6 WayCovers every order of a number with three different digits | 1 in 1,000 | $3 ticket: $250 |
Prizes from the DC Lottery, checked Sunday, October 11, 2026. Every draw is random: each of the 1,000 possible numbers has the same chance every time.
Good to know
- Prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing.
- You can play for 50¢ or $1, and the maximum play amount is $208.
- Drawings are held three times a day, seven days a week.
- A 3-way Combo costs at least $1.50 and a 6-way Combo at least $3.
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