WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Washington, D.C. sanitation worker is celebrating an extraordinary stroke of luck after winning the DC Lottery twice in the same week, taking home a total of $50,000 in prize money.
According to officials at the DC Lottery, Otis O., a local sanitation employee, claimed two separate $25,000 prizes from the popular DC 5 game during two separate visits to the DC Lottery Prize Center. The double win has not only stunned Otis himself but also caught the attention of residents across the District.
A Lucky Conversation Leads to First Win
Otis told lottery officials that his decision to play the DC 5 game was inspired by a conversation with his barber, who had previously experienced his own lottery success. Motivated by that encounter, Otis decided to try his luck, purchasing several tickets for upcoming draws.
That decision paid off. Not long after his visit to the barber, Otis checked one of his tickets and discovered he had won $25,000. Grateful and surprised, he made his way to the DC Lottery Prize Center to claim his winnings.
Lightning Strikes Twice
While most people would consider one lottery win in a lifetime to be extraordinary, Otis’ story didn’t end there. Just days after collecting his first prize, he was reviewing a few remaining tickets—ones he hadn’t yet checked—when he realized he had won another $25,000.
“I had only checked one ticket at first,” Otis said, “and I wasn’t expecting another win at all.”
This second surprise brought his total winnings to $50,000 in just one week—an experience most lottery players can only dream of.
Humble Plans for the Future
Despite his lucky break, Otis is staying grounded. When asked how he plans to use the money, he told officials that he wants to buy some new clothes and continue helping others. He didn’t share elaborate plans or extravagant purchases, opting instead to focus on practical needs and small acts of generosity.
Lottery officials did not disclose the specific draw dates for the winning tickets but confirmed that both prizes were officially claimed during the same week. Otis’ wins highlight how quickly fortunes can change—and how a simple conversation can lead to unexpected blessings.
A Reminder of Everyday Luck
The DC Lottery frequently shares stories of everyday residents winning big, but Otis’ double victory stands out as a rare and uplifting moment. For many in the city, his story is a reminder that sometimes, luck really does strike twice.
Whether it’s the result of chance, intuition, or just perfect timing, Otis O.’s remarkable week will go down as one of the most memorable success stories in recent DC Lottery history.
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