L’Enfant Plaza in Southwest, DC is getting has a new look—a complete overhaul updating the sprawling underground mall from its outdated look of brass and glass to a sleek modern motif designed to attract new clientele as well as maintain its existing customer base. And, capitalizing on this wave of renovation is Jayesh Patel of Gateway Newsstand.

Patel and his family—his wife and uncle help run the store—have been in their new retail home for almost two months. The space was previously occupied by another D.C. Lottery agent, so Patel inherited customer’s familiarity with the location and its expectations as a D.C. Lottery retailer.

“This is a good opportunity. Lottery is an easy sell,” says Patel who has been in the lottery business for 12 years in D.C., Maryland, and New York. “The D.C. Lottery works with me to make sure everything runs smooth and easy. We appreciate the service we get from our Sales Coordinator and the people behind the scenes at the D.C. Lottery,” assures Patel.

It’s not uncommon for the line for lottery sales to extend out of the store and around the corner. Patel carries jackpot games, Family of Numbers, and the full line of D.C. Lottery products. “Business is good and on the upswing. The renovations are making this a high class space. We’re always asking for more machines so we can do more business!” says Patel.

Welcome to the D.C. Lottery family!

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The wizards behind the Hot Lotto national jackpot game are tuning up the heat. Starting Sunday, May 12, we hit the refresh button on Hot Lotto with better winning odds, higher prize payouts, and WE PAY THE TAXES on your Hot Lotto jackpot win!

That’s right! No more trying to figure out how much of your win has to go to Uncle Sam or your local tax collector. That’s what’s cooking with the new Hot Lotto game. So, if the jackpot is advertised at $3 million, guess who’s taking home $3 million?! You are!

And, there are other changes. The Grand Prize begins at $1 million and increases by a minimum of $50,000 with each roll. Prize level payouts have been upped across the board. And, players have a wider selection in the number of white balls from which to choose.

The warming trend has begun and Hot Lotto is bringing the heat! See your nearby D.C. Lottery retailer for more information or call us at 202-645-8000. And, remember Hot Lotto and its winning opportunities are ONLY available in D.C.

Get in the game with the D.C. Lottery and Hot Lotto!

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The D.C. Lottery search team is on the hunt looking for our latest millionaire, and we need the District’s help. The suspected winner is wanted on charges of having the golden ticket – a $1,000,000 grand prize winning District of Columbia Gold scratcher. If you or anyone you know has seen our suspect, we ask that you get the suspect to sign the back of their golden ticket and contact lottery headquarters before this golden opportunity to join the Millionaires Club runs out.

After more than two years of searching, our manhunt will come to an end this summer in time for the second chance drawing, which also rewards a $1,000,000 golden prize to a lucky D.C. Lottery player. Entries for the second chance drawing must be entered by 11:59pm on May 31, 2013.

Suspect’s description:
18 years old+
Male or Female
Spent time in D.C. within the last two years
Winning State of Mind

Ready to turn yourself in? Here’s how to claim your $1,000,000.

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