DC Sports Betting Has Officially Gone Live For Bettors

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The DC Lottery launched its online sportsbook GambetDC on Thursday. This is the first legal sports betting site in the District to open. Mobile applications for GambetDC will not be ready for download until June. WASHINGTON – Sports bettors in Washington, D.C. now have an … Read more

Mobile Sports Betting In Washington D.C. Delayed By Restraining Order

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Washington D.C. legalized sports betting in December of 2018. Intralot, the D.C. Lottery’s gaming tech provider, was awarded a mobile sports betting contract in a no-bid process. Dylan Carragher, a resident of Washington D.C., claims that the district broke it’s own laws when it chose … Read more

Washington D.C. Lottery Adopts Final Sports Betting Rules

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Sports betting in Washington D.C. will not start before the NFL season begins. Mobile sports betting will have a limited range. The sole sports betting provider for Washington is Intralot. WASHINGTON – The DC Lottery approved sports betting regulations last Friday. Sports betting was legalized … Read more

Sports Betting in Washington D.C. Delayed Until After NFL Season Starts

Sports Betting Will Be Delayed In Washington D.C.

Sports betting in Washington D.C. will take place at sports arenas, local businesses such as restaurants and bars, and through a mobile app. City officials are still finalizing the rules and regulations concerning sports betting in Washington D.C. Washington D.C. sports betting is projected to … Read more

DC Council Signs Off On $215 Million Mobile Betting Contract With Intralot

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Despite controversy, the DC Council has approved Intralot to be its sole mobile betting provider. Intralot will operate the DC Lottery’s mobile betting app. Sports wagering could launch before the end of 2019. WASHINGTON – After months of uncertainty aznd political infighting, it seems that … Read more

DC Council Questions Lack Of Bidding For City Sports Betting Contract

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In February, the DC Council bypassed the bidding process in its search for a sports betting partner. DC Lottery operator Intralot was awarded a $215 million contract to offer sports betting in the city. Council opposition to the Intralot selection has been growing of late. … Read more

Understanding Washington DC Sports Betting Regulations And Policies

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The DC City Council voted 11-2 in favor of the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 in December 2018. Also known as DC B22-944, the measure was introduced by Councilman Jack Evans (D- Ward 2). Mayor Muriel Bowser administered a $215 million deal with … Read more

DC Lottery’s $215 Million Sports Betting Contract Challenged By City Council

Lottery Unable To Offer Sports Betting

 The DC Lottery has contracted with INTRALOT to run the city’s mobile betting platform.  The pending contract is for 5 years and $215 million.  Some councilmembers claim that the contract award process was unfair.   WASHINGTON – Washington D.C. formally legalized sports betting via a … Read more