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.
Lottery Appreciation Promotion
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$5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest
During the contest period (August 6th, 2025, through February 8th, 2026) every NON-WINNING $5 Washington Commanders 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 the once in a lifetime experiential prize such as a Game Day VIP Experience along with cash, team merchandise, or 2026 Washington Commanders season tickets!
Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance
With a top prize of $2,000,000 and a Second Chance worth $500,000, DC Lottery's first-ever $50 scratcher is literally larger than life! It's our biggest scratcher ever, too, with over $18,000,000 in total prizes and a chance to multiply up to 500 times. There are so many ways to win—get your Extreme Fortune 500X scratcher from your local DC Lottery retailer...now!
Hot August Second Chance Contest
Hot August Second Chance Contest – Win Up to $5,000!
Get ready for a sizzling opportunity with the DC Lottery's Hot August Second Chance Contest!
From midnight on August 3, 2025, to 11:59 PM on August 30, 2025, every eligible ticket you enter on the DC Lottery Second Chance website gives you a shot at winning a cash prize of up to $5,000!
Here’s How It Works:
- Purchase a DC 2, DC 3, DC 4, or DC 5 ticket with a value of $5 or more.
- Enter the 2nd chance prize code for a chance to win 1 of 3 weekly prizes.
- A total of four drawings will take place during the promotion.
- Each lucky winner will receive at least $2,000, but the hotter it gets, the bigger the prize!
- The highest recorded temperature in Washington, DC (as reported by The National Weather Service) during the week leading up to each drawing will determine the cash prize, up to $5,000!
Feeling the heat? Enter your tickets today for a chance to win big!
| Promotion | Start Date | End Date | Draw Date | Prize |
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| Hot August Second Chance Contest | Three (3) prizes ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 based on the highest recorded temperature for the week of August 17, 2025, through August 23, 2025. |
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| $5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of the Washington Commanders Prize Pack |
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| Hot August Second Chance Contest | Three (3) prizes ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 based on the highest recorded temperature for the week of August 24, 2025, through August 30, 2025. |
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| $5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of the Washington Commanders Prize Pack |
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| Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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| $5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of the Washington Commanders Prize Pack |
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| $5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | One (1) winner of the Washington Commanders Game Day VIP Experience Prize |
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| Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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| Extreme 500X Fortune Second Chance | 5 winners of $10,000 |
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| $5 Washington Commanders Scratcher 2nd Chance Contest | Two (2) winners of 2026 Washington Commanders season tickets |