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Is sports betting legal? 

Yes

Sports betting is now legal in Washington DC as of July 2020. The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018, as amended by Act 23-2, was signed into law on January 23, 2019, and transmitted to the U.S. Congress for review on February 7, 2019. This legislation cleared congressional review and became law on May 3, 2019. The Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) adopted rules and regulations on August 30, 2019 and opened the licensing process in early December 2019.

The law includes single-game bets, teaser bets, parlays, over-under, moneyline pools, exchange wagering, in-game wagering, in-play bets, proposition bets and straight bets on sporting events.

The District of Colombia Government Office of Lottery and Gaming operate a state betting operator called Gambet, however independent operators are able to apply for local licenses.

Regulator details

District of Colombia Government Office of Lottery and Gaming

Regulation and Oversight Department

2235 Shannon Place, S.E.
Washington, DC
20020-5731
Phone: (202) 788-2100

swlicensingreg@dc.gov

LEGALIZATION DATE
May 3, 2019

MARKET LAUNCH DATE
Online: May 28, 2020
Retail: August 31, 2020

AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
DC Lottery online; stadium & online operators; other brick and mortar facilities outside a 2-block radius of stadiums

RESTRICTED BET TYPES
In-district collegiate teams and events

AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 18+

BETTING ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
Customers of online sportsbooks are not required to register or fund their accounts in person

TAX RATE
Commercial: 10%

TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION
Early childhood development and violence prevention programs

LICENSE FEES
Up to $500,000 initial license fee
Up to $250,000 every 5 years renewal fee

OFFICIAL DATA MANDATE
None

INTEGRITY FEE
None