Is Sports Betting Legal in Washington, DC?

Washington, DC permits online & retail sports betting (18+). FanDuel (DC Lottery) operates district-wide mobile, except inside “exclusion zones” within a two-block radius of Class A venues (Capital One Arena, Nationals Park, Audi Field, Entertainment & Sports Arena). Separate on-site mobile/retail options exist at those venues. No wagers on DC college teams or on college events held in DC. Apply WAGERBIRD confidence-rated signals with Points Packs.

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Social / Sweepstakes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s legal in DC right now for sports betting?
  • Mobile: FanDuel (DC Lottery) app works district-wide for 18+, with exclusion zones around Class A venues (two-block radius).
  • Retail / On-Prem Mobile: Licensed venue books (e.g., Caesars at Capital One Arena, BetMGM at Nationals Park) may offer on-premises mobile within their geofences and retail windows.
  • College rule: No betting on DC college teams or on college events located in DC.
    • Can I use DFS and Social/Sweepstakes in DC?
  • DFS: Widely offered in DC (generally 21+ per operator policy).
  • Social/Sweepstakes (Virtual Currency): Availability is operator-specific; you play with virtual currency, receive sweepstakes entries, and eligible prizes can be redeemed for cash (separate from sportsbook regulation).
    • What do I need to get started in DC?

    Checklist:

    • Age & ID: 18+ (KYC required).
    • Location: Enable geolocation; FanDuel works district-wide except inside Class A exclusion zones; venue apps work on-premises.
    • With WAGERBIRD: Buy Points Packs to unlock model-driven, human-vetted signals (picks), then execute via the Lottery app district-wide (outside exclusion zones) or on-site at licensed venues.