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Gambling licensing in United States — District of Columbia
Washington DC allows online sports betting District-wide since 2025, after the lottery's GambetDC monopoly was replaced. Operators hold Class A licences tied to a stadium or a Class C online licence. The OLG publishes approved licences with real licence numbers.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Class A operator (sports stadiums)
- Class B operator (retail venues)
- Class C online operator
- Supplier licence
Key licensee requirements
- Players 21+ and physically in DC
- Tax 20% of gross revenue (my own knowledge, needs checking)
Legislation and standards
Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018
Legalised sports wagering in DC.