Sports Betting in Washington D.C.

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By DawBets · Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Washington D.C. bettors have access to 5 licensed sportsbooks, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: District-operated. Online betting legal since 2020.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

ProphetX★ 4.7

Peer-to-peer exchangeDual-currency model~3% commission

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

Unique district-controlled monopoly through the GambetDC platform. Not a state, but operates as a legal jurisdiction.

Online sports betting has been legal in Washington D.C. since 2020.

Tax Information

Operator tax rateDistrict-operated

District-operated through GambetDC — net revenues go to the General Fund.

College Betting Restrictions

College bets allowed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is sports betting legal in Washington D.C.?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal in Washington D.C. since 2020. Unique district-controlled monopoly through the GambetDC platform. Not a state, but operates as a legal jurisdiction.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Washington D.C.?

District-operated through GambetDC — net revenues go to the General Fund.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Washington D.C.?

You must be at least 21 years old to bet on sports in Washington D.C..

Can I bet on college sports in Washington D.C.?

College bets allowed.

How many online sportsbooks are available in Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. has approximately 1 licensed online sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and others. Compare odds across all available books with DawBets.

When did Washington D.C. legalize online sports betting?

Online sports betting has been legal in Washington D.C. since 2020.

Can I use Kalshi in Washington D.C.?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Washington D.C. residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Washington D.C.?

Yes. ProphetX, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange operating under a sweepstakes model, is available to Washington D.C. residents.

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