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District of Columbia Sports Betting (2026)

Permitted: Legal in the District of Columbia — online/mobile district-wide and retail; minimum age 18 (some operators require 21).

PermittedVerified Jul 16, 2026
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Legal in the District of Columbia — online/mobile district-wide and retail; minimum age 18 (some operators require 21). FanDuel is the Lottery's district-wide app; commercial apps and retail sportsbooks (Capital One Arena, Nationals Park, Audi Field) also operate. Regulated by the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming.

Official source: dclottery.com →

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