Washington DC Sports Betting
Mobile/Online Retail
State Market Snapshot
Authorized Operators
FanDuel DraftKings BetMGM Caesars Fanatics theScore Bet
Market Notes
- Handle and growth: $55.9 million wagered in July 2025 (latest full-month data available, up ~100% YoY); calendar-year 2025 handle through March totaled $218.6 million (up ~50% from Q1 2024), on pace for $500–$550 million full-year (up 15–20% from 2024’s $461.6 million), driven by NFL and expanded mobile access.
- Market split: mobile captured ~90–95% of handle across 5–6 online skins (FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, theScore Bet); retail accounted for the remaining 5–10% at ~5 venues (e.g., Capital One Arena, Nationals Park, Audi Field, Northwest Stadium, Sports & Social).
- Hold and tax: statewide hold averaged 10.1% in July 2025 (down from 14.2% in July 2024 due to high NFL payouts); operators remit 10% on Class B GGR (20% for Class A tied to major venues), yielding $1.27 million in July taxes and ~$15–$16 million through Q3 2025 (up ~20% YoY), allocated to general fund, education, and problem-gambling programs.
- Regulatory note: D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) enforces geofencing lift for all apps (except federal lands); issued warnings in November 2025 against prediction markets (e.g., Kalshi) as unlicensed wagering, with potential license risks; Caesars kiosks expanded to 48 off-site locations in December 2025, boosting retail access amid competition from Virginia/Maryland.