In each of 5 columns numbered 0 to 9, mark 1 number for each game you choose to play (you can play up to 5 on the one ticket), along with your wager for each game, which is either 50 cents or $1 per standard game. Or you could opt to use the Quick Pick system to automatically choose your numbers.

You also need to choose a bet type: exact order (Straight), any order (Box), Front or Back Pair, Front or Back 3 or Front or Back 4.

Finally, you need to mark that you're playing the DC-5 Midday or Evening draw, or Both.

Win by:

Straight: All three digits must match the winning digits in the order they're drawn (e.g. 123)

Box: Your winning numbers match, and are 5 distinct numbers (e.g. 12345)

Box: Your winning numbers match, and are a pair plus 3 distinct numbers (e.g. 11345)

Box: Your winning numbers match, and are a 2 pairs plus a distinct number (e.g. 11225)

Box: Your winning numbers match, and are a 3 of one number, plus 2 distinct numbers (e.g. 11125)

Box: Your winning numbers match, and are a 3 of one number, plus a pair (e.g. 11122)

Box: Your winning numbers match, and are a 4 of one number, plus a distinct number (e.g. 33334)

Front 4 - Your winning numbers match the first 4 digits in exact order

Back 4 - Your winning numbers match the last 4 digits in exact order

Front 3 - Your winning numbers match the first 3 digits in exact order

Back 3 - Your winning numbers match the last 3 digits in exact order

Front Pair - Your winning numbers match the first two numbers in exact order

Back Pair - Your winning numbers match the last two numbers in exact order

Up to a 7 consecutive game draws can be played in advance on the one ticket. The prize for a Straight win wagering $1 is $50,000.