Online Gaming in District of Columbia

In February 2013, Washington's city council halted efforts to bring online gaming to the District of Columbia in a 10-2 vote.

Washington's venture into online gaming began in 2010, when an amendment allowing online gaming was attached to a budget bill in the middle of the night. The bill passed without many realizing that it authorized online gaming.

Uproar ensued when the District moved to implement online gaming, which would have included poker, bingo and blackjack. The online gaming system would have been administered by the city's lottery agency.

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District of Columbia Online Gaming News

Elys Game Technology and Grand Central expanding partnership (3 October 2022)
The joint venture will establish a second sportsbook in Washington D.C. at a not yet disclosed location subject to approval.

D.C. becomes first U.S. jurisdiction to regulate online poker; other states fold efforts (13 April 2011)
A half-page provision in Washington, D.C.'s 2011 budget that never even uses the word poker made the city the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to adopt legislation regulating the industry.

Frank to introduce online gambling bill next week (28 April 2009)
Rep. Barney Frank is expected introduce legislation designed to overturn the UIGEA next week.

District of Columbia Online Gaming Legal and Regulatory Documents

Washington D.C. Sports Betting Regulations (18 June 2019)
Betting on D.C. college teams or games would not be allowed and college sports betting was not discussed in this bill.

Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act (18 December 2018)
This bill authorizes sports wagering in the District of Columbia. It authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to adopt rules and regulations governing the conduct of sports wagering.

Pierre Garcon vs. FanDuel (30 October 2015)
Washington Redskins player Pierre Garcon brought a class action lawsuit against daily fantasy sports company FanDuel for allegedly exploiting the likenesses, popularity and accomplishments of NFL skill position players.

2011 Washington, D.C., budget (includes online gambling provision on pg 28) (13 April 2011)

April's Top District of Columbia Sites

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Casino Site

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District of Columbia Online Gaming Agencies

DC Office of Lottery and Gaming