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Second Chance

Everyone likes another opportunity to win. DC Lottery’s Second Chance program allows you to turn a non-winning ticket into another chance to win.  Look for the 2nd Chance Charm and enjoy double the fun.

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Promotion Start Date End Date Draw Date Prize
Beltway Bucks 2nd Chance Contest

$25,000
$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

One (1) winner of the Washington Football Team Party at Home prize package
Win For Just Playing

(10) $1,000
Ring in the New Year with a Bash and Some Cash!

On October 6, 2021, a drawing will occur which will select four (4) winners. The four winners will receive a DC Lottery Powerball Millionaire New Year’s Eve Party At-Home Package that includes:

  • A $2,022 cash prize
  • A $500 cash prize for purchasing a catered food spread from a fine dining establishment
  • A $100 cash prize for purchasing fine beverages/spirits from a beverage distributor
  • A New Year’s party décor package

Each of the four winners selected will also participate in the Grand Prize Drawing for the opportunity to be the first Powerball millionaire of 2022 on New Year’s Day during the Dick Clark’s Rocking New Year’s Eve live TV broadcast.
$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

Two (2) winners of the WFT Game Day VIP Experience
$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

Two (2) winners of the Washington Football Team Prize
$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

Two (2) winners of the “Big Game” watch party at Home prize package
$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

One (1) winner of 2022 Washington Football Team season tickets

Ring in the New Year with a Bash and Some Cash!

Enter DC Lottery’s Powerball New Year New Money 2nd Chance contest from September 5, 2021 through October 2, 2021. It’s easy to play! Simply spend $6 or more on a single Powerball ticket and enter the 2nd chance contest code at dclottery.com for your chance to win! Powerball is available at all retail locations. Both winning and non-winning tickets are eligible. Cancelled tickets are not eligible. Purchase must be on one bet slip. One web code per purchase.

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Ring in the New Year with a Bash and Some Cash!

$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

During the contest period (August 4th, 2021, through February 13th, 2022) every NON-WINNING $5 Washington Football Team scratcher is eligible for entry into the 2nd Chance Contest. Scratch the bottom of your ticket to reveal the second chance prize code and enter for a second chance to win once in a lifetime experiential prizes such as a VIP Game Day Experience along with cash, autographed team merchandise, and 2022 Washington Football Team season tickets!

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$5 Washington Football Team Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest

Beltway Bucks 2nd Chance Contest

During the contest period (May 5th through September 24th) every NON-WINNING $5 Beltway Bucks scratcher is eligible for entry into the 2nd Chance Contest. Scratch the bottom of your ticket to reveal a 10-digit code and enter to win for a second chance to win cash prizes!

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Beltway Bucks 2nd Chance Contest

Win For Just Playing

During the contest period (10/4/20-9/30/21) every purchased DC Lottery ticket, excluding DC Scratchers and Tap & Play games ("Qualifying Ticket") will bear a twenty (20) digit 2nd Chance Prize Code that can be used to enter the contest.

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Win For Just Playing