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DC 4 payout chart
A $1 straight play on DC 4 pays $5,000 when all 4 digits match in exact order, at odds of 1 in 10,000. Box and other plays pay less and hit more often.
| Play | Odds | 50¢ play | $1 play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight4 digits in exact order | 1 in 10,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 4 Way Box3 of the 4 digits are the same | 1 in 2,500 | $600 | $1,200 |
| 6 Way Box2 of the 4 digits are the same | 1 in 1,667.67 | $400 | $800 |
| 12-Way Box2 of the 4 digits are the same and two are different | 1 in 833.33 | $200 | $400 |
| 24-Way BoxAll 4 digits are different | 1 in 416.67 | $100 | $200 |
| Front ThreeFront three digits must match in exact order | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
| Back ThreeLast three digits must match in exact order | 1 in 1,000 | $250 | $500 |
Prizes from the DC Lottery, checked Sunday, October 11, 2026. Every draw is random: each of the 10,000 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.
- Play types listed for DC 4 are Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Three and Back Three.
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Sources
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