The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming said its Prize Center would reopen by appointment from 6 July for claims of $5,000 or more. Players could also claim prizes up to $600 at lottery retailers, prizes up to $5,000 at Retailer Plus locations, or submit claims by mail.
Claimants must follow the appointment, identification and prize-threshold rules to redeem larger prizes in person.
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The DC Lottery said it was working with the National Council on Problem Gambling to discourage giving lottery games to minors during the holiday season. Its campaign included retailer materials, digital channels and advertising, while the lottery said it prohibits sales and promotion participation by people under 18 and conducts retailer inspections.
The DC Lottery said it was participating in the National Council on Problem Gambling’s annual holiday campaign to raise awareness of underage lottery play. It planned to use retailer displays, digital and social media, and advertising, while its rules prohibit sales and promotional participation by people under 18.
The DC Lottery said Lucky for Life would increase from two drawings a week to seven from 19 July 2021. Ticket prices, game rules and prizes would remain unchanged, with draws scheduled nightly at 10:38pm ET.
The DC Lottery said it had partnered again with the National Council on Problem Gambling for National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, whose theme was Awareness+Action. The lottery also said it would participate in the 2019 Responsible Gambling Verification Program; NCPG reported receiving a help-seeking call every 2.1 minutes in 2018.
The DC Lottery said it is taking part in the 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign in Washington, DC, to raise awareness of risks linked to underage lottery use. It said it will promote the message through its website, social media and local radio during the winter holiday season; lottery players must be at least 18 in the District.