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D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Bond Guide

If you’re applying for a lottery license in Washington D.C., you’ll likely need this surety bond. 

Bond Overview

  • Purpose: To ensure that all lottery sales and charitable games occur legally 
  • Who Needs It: Retailers selling lottery tickets and non-profits hosting charitable game events
  • Regulating Body: The D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board
  • Required Coverage: $1,000–$100,000
  • Premium Rate: 1–10%, credit–based

Learn all about the bond requirements and process in this guide.

What Is a D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Bond? 

A Washington D.C. lottery and charitable games bond ensures that retailers and non-profits meet all of the licensing requirements and pay the required fees and taxes. 

Licensing requirements vary slightly for lottery retailers and charitable game events: 

  • Lottery retailers must comply with ADA standards and sell lottery tickets as a secondary product only
  • Charitable games must be run by a valid non-profit organization and 30% of profits must be donated

How Much Do Lottery and Charitable Games Bonds Cost?

Washington D.C. lottery and charitable games bonds cost a small percentage of the required coverage amount, typically 1–10%.


Exact rates vary based on personal credit score. Apply for your free quote now!

Bond Type
$1,000-$100,000Lottery and Charitable Games Bond

SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees. 

Who Needs a Lottery and Charitable Games Bond? 

The D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board requires this bond as part of the licensing process for all retailers selling lottery tickets and non-profits hosting charitable game events. 

How Do I Get My Bond?

SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get a Washington D.C. lottery and charitable games bond. Just follow these quick steps: 

  1. Apply: Submit an online quote request form
  2. Quote: Receive your quote within one day
  3. Sign: Complete the indemnity agreement 
  4. Buy: Purchase the bond online 24/7

We’ll mail you the bond via your preferred shipping method. Be sure to file it with the Board as instructed. 

If you have any questions, call our friendly surety experts at 1 (800) 308-4358 for assistance. 

How Does a D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Bond Work? 

A lottery and charitable games bond creates a legal contract between these three parties: 

  1. Principal: You, the lottery retailers filing the bond
  2. Obligee: The D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board requiring the bond
  3. Surety: The provider issuing the bond

This holds you financially responsible for upholding the provisions of Chapter 6 of the District of Columbia Code. 

If you break the bond terms, harmed parties can file claims. The surety will pay valid claims up to the bond amount, but you must ultimately refund the surety. 

How Do I Renew My Bond?

These bonds expire annually. To renew your lottery and charitable games bond, simply pay your renewal invoice when prompted. 

We’ll begin contacting you by phone and email 90 days before the expiration date.

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