Washington, D.C. Sports Betting

Washington, D.C. boasts one of the nation's wildest early sports wagering histories, but the nation's capital has finally settled on a system that offers a dynamic array of options to bettors.

Offers

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About Sports Betting in Washington, D.C.

The short history of sports betting in the nation's capital has been one of America's most eventful. The District started out with an exclusive mobile provider, GambetDC, which, in its five years of operation, managed to infuriate virtually every constituency imaginable, from bettors to politicians, before it was replaced by FanDuel and, eventually, an open market of four additional platforms.

While brick-and-mortar sportsbooks can be found at the District's pro sports venues, they can also be legally located at virtually any mom-and-pop business that wants one – including the Cloakroom, a gentlemen's club that features poles used for something other than vaulting.

Ultimately, D.C. now has a fairly dynamic sports betting ecosystem, be it placing online wagers, taking advantage of dozens of self-serve kiosks downtown, or getting some action down between innings, halves, or dances.

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D.C. Sportsbooks

Currently Operating Sportsbooks

Current Sportsbooks

5

Licenses Allowed

100
Sportsbook
Partner/Retail Location
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Capital One Arena: 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Mobile Sportsbook

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Audi Field: 100 Potomac Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Mobile Sportsbook

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Nationals Park: 1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003

Sports Betting Legalization in Washington, D.C.

D.C. Sports Betting Law Highlights

  • Pro sports teams partner with commercial operators to offer sports betting, while virtually any business can apply to operate an on-site sportsbook.
  • Operator revenue taxed between 10 and 30 percent based on class of license, with all proceeds going to the District's general fund.
  • No betting on federal grounds like the Capitol Building, National Mall, or White House.
  • Pro sports venues are awarded Class A licenses, while Class B licenses are available to small businesses and Class C licenses encompass mobile partners.
  • 18+ age requirement, which differs from the 21+ standard in most jurisdictions.
  • No betting on college athletes or teams based in D.C. or on college sporting events that take place within the District.

Legalization Timeline

  • Mayor Muriel Bowser signs sports betting into law

    January 23, 2019

    Bill 22-944 is signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser, thus legalizing sports betting in Washington, D.C. Since D.C. is not a state, Congress has 60 days to veto the bill.

  • Sports betting law goes into effect

    May 3, 2019

    Congress declines to intervene, thus allowing Bill 22-944 to take effect. GambetDC, operated by Intralot and contracted by the D.C. Lottery, becomes the sole citywide mobile platform.

  • William Hill opens first retail sportsbook in pro sports venue

    May 26, 2021

    William Hill, which would soon rebrand to Caesars, opens a retail sportsbook at Capital One Arena, which becomes the first pro sporting venue to feature a sportsbook. Bettors within a two-block radius of the arena are able to wager using Caesars's mobile app, but GambetDC remains the only citywide option for online sports bettors – for now.

  • FanDuel takes over as citywide mobile operator

    March 11, 2024

    FanDuel takes over the contract as the city's lone mobile operator, taking the reins from the much-maligned GambetDC, which was universally denounced as perhaps the worst sports betting platform in the United States. Later in the year, the city would vote to expand D.C.'s sports betting market to multiple mobile platforms.

  • Caesars activates retail kiosks around the city

    November 19, 2024

    After being selected as the city's retail kiosk provider, Caesars activates 48 self-serve betting terminals at various locations around D.C.

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Responsible Gambling

21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.