Gambling Legality in District of Columbia

DC · Last updated 2026-03-08

Sports Betting

Legal

Legal since 2020. GambetDC (DC Lottery), plus private operators at licensed venues.

Available Operators

Caesars BetMGM

iCasino

Not Legal

No iCasino legislation.

Online Poker

Not Legal

No online poker legislation.

Sweepstakes Casino

Legal

Sweepstakes casinos operate legally.

Available Operators

Stake.us Chumba Casino McLuck WOW Vegas Pulsz

DFS Classic

Legal

Classic DFS is legal.

Available Operators

DraftKings FanDuel

DFS Pick'em

Legal

Pick'em DFS platforms available.

Available Operators

PrizePicks Underdog Fantasy

Lottery Courier

Legal

DC Lottery courier services available.

Available Operators

Jackpocket

Prediction Markets

Legal

CFTC-regulated prediction markets available.

Available Operators

Kalshi

FAQ: Gambling in District of Columbia

Is sports betting legal in District of Columbia?

Legal since 2020. GambetDC (DC Lottery), plus private operators at licensed venues.

Can I play online casino in District of Columbia?

No iCasino legislation.

Is DFS legal in District of Columbia?

Classic DFS: Classic DFS is legal. Pick'em DFS: Pick'em DFS platforms available.

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