FanDuel Sportsbook launches in Washington DC to replace Gambet
OLG announces operator has taken over from Gambet as regulator champions arrival of “best-in-class” wagering platform for residents and visitors
FanDuel’s sports betting app has officially launched in DC, with the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) confirming the operator has replaced Gambet’s app and website.
As of yesterday, April 15, the GambetDC app is no longer operational in the capital city and has stopped accepting wagers, with the regulator informing users to close their accounts and withdraw funds before October 15, 2024.
The OLG announced last month that Gambet would cease to operate in the District of Columbia from Spring onwards and that the FanDuel Sportsbook would then be available to anyone within its geographic borders.
FanDuel’s Sportsbook is now available to players over the age of 18 in the US capital, except for specific areas where gambling is prohibited.
These include “a two-block radius surrounding designated Class A facilities” such as Audi Field, Nationals Park, and Capital One Arena, as well as federal lands.
As part of the switchover, GambetDC’s current in-store gaming kiosks will be replaced by FanDuel’s on a phased basis.
Washington, DC’s new partnership with FanDuel will also see Intralot make an initial payment of $5m within the current fiscal year as the Flutter brand is a subcontractor for the European firm for this deal.
Frank Suarez, OLG executive director, lauded FanDuel’s launch and noted that the incoming guaranteed revenue will be spent on key programs within the capital.
Suarez said: “With FanDuel’s launch, DC residents and visitors will have access to a best-in-class sports wagering platform.
“FanDuel’s entry into our market brings not only a reliable, customer-friendly sports wagering experience to the nation’s capital, but it also includes guaranteed revenue that will be used to fund vital city programs,” he added.
Last month saw Flutter announce in its full-year 2023 financial results that FanDuel achieved a 25.7% slice of the online casino market in the US based on GGR, overtaking its number one rival DraftKings.