District of Columbia Sports Betting
Washington, D.C. Sports Betting Updates 2024
D.C. sports betting has been live for several years. Although Washington, D.C. is not a state, it still has the ability to host sportsbooks within district lines. Recently, the D.C. Lottery (OLG) announced that FanDuel will officially replace GambetDC (the districts' official online sportsbook) sometime this year.
As of now, District residents are able to place their bets on sportsbooks FanDuel (at Audi Field when it replaces GambetDC), Grand Central DC, and on BetMGM and Caesars when they are located in specific areas in D.C.
Please note that BetMGM and Caesars bets can only be placed in and two miles around the following locations:
- Nationals Park
- Capital One Arena
Additionally, D.C. residents can play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) via PrizePicks. Users pick lineups of their favorite players from local teams like the Washington Nationals or Washington Wizards.
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D.C.'s Sports Betting Overview, DFS Apps, Timeline, and Background
Although D.C. residents have limited sports betting options available, there are DFS and social casino options available for residents.
DFS in Washington D.C.
Check out the current DFS apps available in D.C. below!
PrizePicks Washington D.C.
PrizePicks is a good choice for those looking for an alternative and legal DFS option in D.C. Over/under totals are created daily for players and they only have to pick their lineups for a chance to win.
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Underdog Fantasy D.C.
Underdog Fantasy is another great option for D.C. DFS players. It offers pick'em props like PrizePicks and fantasy drafts.
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Boom Fantasy D.C.
Boom Fantasy offers Pick ‘Em: Toss-Ups (Over/Under), Longshots, Favorites, and Matchups.
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Sleeper Fantasy D.C.
Sleeper Fantasy is another robust DFS platform available for residents and visitors in D.C.
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Vivid Picks D.C.
Vivid Picks offers pick'em games where you can compete with your friends and earn badges!
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OwnersBox Fantasy D.C.
OwnersBox Fantasy is another great DFS option that offers Lightning Lineups and SuperFlex DFS features.
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Dabble Fantasy D.C.
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StatHero D.C.
StatHero is another great option for sports fans in the District!
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D.C. Social Sportsbooks
Take a look at the current social sportsbooks available in D.C.
Fliff Social Sportsbook D.C.
Fliff Social Sportsbook is the closest platform to a sportsbook that the District residents can use. As one of the first of its kind, Fliff offers betting lines and XP Rewards.
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SuperDraft D.C.
SuperDraft is an exciting DFS option that offers Multiplier, Champion Mode, Super 15, and Salary Cap contest for users!
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Social Casinos in D.C.
Social casino are new to the iGaming scene and are readily available in D.C. Check out the offers below!
Pulsz Casino
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High 5 Casino
High 5 is a massive social casino that is available in over 40 U.S. states.
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WOW Vegas Casino
The free-to-play social casino offers more than 500 casino-style games to play!
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Chumba Casino
Chumba Casino is another growing social casino option for social casino players located in D.C.
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What can I bet on in D.C.?
Now that mobile sportsbook apps are online, you have the option to wager on a range of bet types and sports leagues.
Legal Bet Types — Sports fans can bet a full range of bet types, including:
- Point Spreads. Spread betting is a bet on the final score and the margin of victory in a game.
- Moneylines. Moneyline betting is when you pick the outright winner of a game or event, either one team or another.
- First Half & Second Half. Halves let a bettor treat the first half and the second half as separate matches.
- Totals aka "Over/Unders." A total, also known as an over/under, is a bet on the number of points both teams will combine to score in a game.
- Futures. Future bets are a bet on an event that will be decided in the future (e.g., end-of-season results and awards).
- Player Props. A "prop" bet, short for a proposition, is a wager that is not directly tied to the final score or outcome. These can get creative.
Available Sports — You can take advantage of the different bet types to wager on these sports legally:
- Football: NFL & CFL
- Basketball: NBA, WNBA, European/international basketball leagues
- Baseball: MLB
- Hockey: NHL, international hockey leagues
- Soccer: MLS, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League
- College sports: NCAA football and basketball (except for local D.C. teams and games within district lines)
- Golf: PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, PGA European Tour
- Auto Racing: IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula One
Additional market choices like boxing, tennis, rugby and more will also be offered at D.C.'s sportsbooks.
What can't I bet on in D.C.?
Many local sports fans may ask: "Can I place wagers on college games involving D.C. teams like the Georgetown Hoyas, George Washington Colonials, and American Eagles?" Unfortunately, the answer is no, collegiate betting in The District has special restrictions. Here is what is not allowed.
There is no wagering on in-state college teams ❌
What does this mean? You cannot bet on D.C. collegiate teams like the Georgetown Hoyas or the American Eagles. This applies to any district collegiate team, whether they're playing in the state or not. However, you can bet on college teams outside of the state.
No wagering on in-state collegiate events ❌
If there's a collegiate sporting event hosted in the District of Columbia, district residents can't legally bet on it, whether or not the teams are local. This means several bowl games, a host of neutral-site college basketball games, the Big East Tournament, Atlantic 10 Tournament, and some March Madness games over the next five years will be off-limits.
District of Columbia Sports Betting Legalization Timeline
March 2024
- FanDuel officially replaced GambetDC on March 11 after a poor performance in the D.C. sports betting market. The online sportsbook is expected to roll out during the spring.
October 2021
- Grand Central DC Sportsbook launches at its restaurant and bar location located in D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood. The book is only available on site and is powered by Toronto-based iGaming platform Elys Game Technology.
August 2021
- Caesars launches inside the Capital One Arena on Aug. 2. District residents are able to place their wagers inside and within a two-mile radius of the arena.
June 2021
- BetMGM launches inside Nationals Park. Wagers are only allowed to be placed inside and within a two-mile radius of the park.
May 2020
- Online sports betting launches in Washington D.C. GambetDC is the first district-exclusive sportsbook to launch.
District of Columbia Sports Betting Tips
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Sports Betting for Beginners
New to sports betting in The District? Check out our top sports betting tips for new sports bettors so you can get started placing bets on the Washington Commanders.
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Sports Betting Glossary
The sports betting lexicon is vast and sometimes confusing, especially to new bettors. Check out our sports betting glossary to get up to speed with every term you might need to know before placing your bets on the Washington Capitals or Wizards.
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Sports Betting Mistakes to Avoid
Betting on your favorite teams like the Washington Wizards might seem like a smart play, but you need to be responsible if you're going to participate in the sports betting world.
Here are the top mistakes to avoid.
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