Online sports betting in Washington DC
4 licensed online sportsbooks took bets in Washington DC as of 2026-08-17. 4 of the 5 venues covering the state limit accounts that win; Kalshi does not.
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The law in Washington DC
| As published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Office of Lottery and Gaming | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Online betting went live | 2020-05-28 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Minimum age | 18+ | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| State tax on sportsbook revenue | 20% | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| College player props | Restricted | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Licensed retail sportsbooks | 4 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
Gambling law changes, and these were read once. Check the regulator before relying on any of it.
Where Washington DC stands
6.3 yr2nd of 16
20%4th of 23
1 of 5Kalshi
4licensed alongside
5 of 2722nd of 50 states
Tax is tiered by licence class under DC Code 36-621.15; 20% is the Class A rate. Age 18, not 21. No wagering on events held in DC or on a DC college team. Source, read 2026-08-18.
Every sportsbook covering Washington DC
| Sportsbook | Type | Winning accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Exchange | Never limits winners |
| BetMGM | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Caesars | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| DraftKings | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Fanatics | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
What you cannot get in Washington DC
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Circa Sports, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, bet365, betPARX, theScore Bet — 18 books that operate elsewhere in the United States take no bets here.
Washington DC sports betting FAQ
Which sportsbooks operate in Washington DC?
BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, Kalshi — 5 in total, of which 4 are sportsbooks and 1 is a prediction market.
Which Washington DC sportsbooks limit winning accounts?
4 of 5. Kalshi does not.
What is not available in Washington DC?
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Circa Sports, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, bet365, betPARX, theScore Bet — 18 books that operate elsewhere in the US take no bets here.
Why the state you are in decides your edge →
Read 2026-08-17. Not legal advice.