04/15/26 Bill proposes legalisation of igaming in Washington DC The Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026 would also ban sweepstake casinos.
10/10/25 Washington DC mayor proposes poker, blackjack and bingo legalisation Mayor Muriel Bowser says legalising card games could bring revenue to the city from residents and visitors.
07/28/25 DC Lottery joins World Lottery Association The WLA include members from more than 150 lotteries in 80 countries.
01/25/24 Washington DC sports betting handle posts $15.3m in December Washington DC sports betting handle decreased 18.2 per cent from December 2022 and 10.5 per cent from November 2023.
04/10/23 Washington DC sports betting handle drops again in February Washington DC’s sports betting handle was $12.6m in February.
01/07/23 Washington DC sports betting handle reaches $21.4m in November Sports betting handle was down $24.8m from October.
11/23/22 Washington DC sports betting handle reaches $24.8m in October The handle was up 27.8 per cent from September but down year-on-year.
10/03/22 Elys Game Technology and Grand Central to open new sportsbook in Washington DC Elys has expanded its partnership with the Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook, establishing a new joint venture to open a second sportsbook.
09/28/22 Washington DC sports betting handle up 5.7 per cent year-on-year in August Washington DC’s sports betting handle amounted to $13.1m in August, up 5.7 per cent year-on-year and 15.9 per cent from July.
08/19/22 Sports betting at FedEx Field receives approval The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission in Maryland has approved a sports-betting facility at FedEx Field, home to the Washington Commanders.
07/11/22 FanDuel opens sportsbook at DC United Stadium Audi Field becomes the First Major League Soccer stadium to house a sportsbook.
07/06/22 Washington DC sports betting handle up 25 per cent year-on-year in May Washington DC’s sports betting handle amounted to $17.2 in May, up 25 per cent year-on-year but down 6.5 per cent from April.
