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Calling all District of Columbia Powerball players! Get ready for a double dose of excitement with the launch of Powerball Double Play.
This innovative add-on feature gives you another shot at winning big, with a separate drawing offering a top prize of a cool $10 million.
Double the drawings, double the chances
This new feature launched on July 14, 2024. Now, you can supercharge your Powerball experience for just $1 extra.
Here's the deal: select your lucky numbers for the main Powerball draw as usual. Then, with Double Play, those same numbers get automatically entered into a separate drawing held right after the main event. That's two chances to win in one night!
Power up your winnings
Want to boost your non-jackpot winnings in the main Powerball drawing? No problem!
You can still add the familiar Power Play option for an extra $1 per line. Just remember, the Power Play multiplier only applies to prizes won in the main drawing, not Double Play.
If you want to use Double Play, here is your quick guide to more chances to win
- Cost: $1 per play (on top of the regular $2 Powerball ticket)
- Drawings: Held after every Powerball drawing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
- Top Prize: $10 million
- How to Play: Add Double Play to your Powerball ticket at any District of Columbia Lottery retailer, the iLottery platform, or the Mobile App.
District of Columbia Powerball winners in 2024 - inspiration strikes!
Dreaming of becoming a Powerball winner? Look no further than these lucky locals who took home winnings in 2024:
- Pamela V. hit the jackpot on January 2, walking away with a life-changing sum of $2 million!
- Sheku F. snagged a cool $50,000 prize on February 23.
- Tom S. joined the winner's circle on April 3rd, pocketing $50,000.
These are just a few examples of how Powerball can change lives in the District. Could you be District of Columbia's next big winner?
The District of Columbia Lottery gives back
The District of Columbia Lottery isn't just about creating millionaires. Since its inception in 1982, it's played a vital role in supporting the city. Here's how:
- Over $2.3 billion contributed to the District's General Fund. This supports essential services like education, parks, public safety, and more.
- Over $4.6 billion paid out in prizes. That's a lot of happy District of Columbia residents!
- Over $137.3 million raised for local charities. The District of Columbia Lottery helps worthy causes throughout the city.
With Double Play adding another layer of excitement, remember to play responsibly.
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