If you have experience playing Virginia Lottery games online, you will find it easy to adapt to the new web-based offerings of the DC Lottery.
Online play for some of the DC Lottery’s most popular games has been introduced recently. Additionally, the lotto based in Washington DC has also launched new “instant games.”
Instant Win Games (IWG) partnered with the DC Lottery for its launch, while the Virginia Lottery also joined forces with IWG for the online lotto’s debut in 2020.
The games have been live in the District of Columbia for a few weeks already, though currently, the available options are somewhat restricted.
Playing Online Lotto with DC Lottery
In order to participate in the DC Lottery’s online lotto, players are required to complete a straightforward registration procedure.
You can finish it on DCiLottery.com, the official website of the DC Lottery.
To register an account, a few requirements need to be met.
- To participate, individuals must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- To ensure the DC Lotto can verify your identity, please make sure you have the last four digits of your social security number handy.
- To ensure the verification of your account, please provide an active email address.
- To begin, please deposit a minimum of $10 into your account using a credit card, Skrill, or online banking.
To participate, players have the option to utilize a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.
In order to participate, players of the DC Lottery must be physically present within the District as confirmed by geolocation technology. However, it is important to note that certain areas within the DC borders remain restricted.
Games Available with DC Lottery’s Online Lotto
Which games can be played online through the DC Lottery?
Although the menu is limited, players can still enjoy some familiar favorites.
Although the daily draw games are currently limited to brick-and-mortar locations, Powerball and Mega Millions can be accessed online. These multi-state draw games frequently present enormous jackpots. In fact, Michigan recently sold a winning Mega Millions ticket valued at over $1 billion, just last month.
Besides the two interstate draws, the DC Lotto also provides a variety of “online scratchers.” These e-instant games incorporate a blend of mechanics, themes, and styles.
At present, players who engage in online gaming have the option to select from a range of 11 distinct e-Instant games. Among these choices is DC Payout, a specially designed game exclusively tailored for players from the DC region.
Other titles include:
- 25 Hard Cash
- 500x The Cash
- Brr Bucks
- Cash Buster Extreme
- Cashword Bonus
- DC Payout
- Fast Buck Lucky
- Find the Treasure
- Jungle Tumble
- Lucky Clover
- Winter Cash Drop
You can play each game for as little as 5 cents or up to $30 per gameplay. Furthermore, you have the option to try out each game for free in “demo mode” before betting real money.
The introduction of online games by the DC Lotto was likely aimed at revitalizing declining retail sales caused by the pandemic. Virginia, in particular, has experienced remarkable success with this strategy as there has been a significant 37% increase in sales compared to the previous year, primarily driven by the popularity of online lotto offerings.
Subpar Month for DC Sports Betting and GambetDC
Despite the DC Lottery’s efforts to increase lotto sales with its new online options, sports betting remains stagnant.
The Intralot-supported GambetDC, the official sports betting platform of DC, has not been well-received by the local sports bettors, despite being the sole online choice in the region. Its performance has been mostly criticized, resulting in limited popularity.
According to the DC Lottery, GambetDC’s total betting handle was $5.2 million in January, which marks an increase from $4.3 million in December and $3.9 million in November.
The DC Lotto collected slightly over $900,000 (representing a 17.5% hold) as winnings were distributed to players, totaling $4.3 million in January.
William Hill has made strides in DC, offering players new limited online options. However, wagers placed online still require close proximity to William Hill’s physical location at Capital One Arena.
Furthermore, the DC sports betting market is confronted with growing competition as Virginia’s online sports betting sector gains momentum with several sportsbooks already accepting wagers. Moreover, the Virginia Lottery is set to grant additional licenses in the upcoming weeks.
In addition, Maryland is actively progressing towards the possibility of legalizing sports betting.
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