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Online gambling in District of Columbia: what is legal
The District of Columbia has licensed online sports betting available across the city for adults aged 18 and over, regulated by the Office of Lottery and Gaming; private operators have offered District-wide apps since April 2024. The DC Lottery sells tickets online through DC iLottery. Online casino games and online poker are not legal. A 2026 bill would legalise online casinos and ban sweepstakes casinos, but it has not had a committee vote.
Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.
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Product by product
- Online casinos
Not legal online
Not legal; bill B26-0656 to legalise iGaming had a May 2026 hearing but no vote.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: DC sports betting (updated 10 Sep 2026)
- Sports betting
Legal and licensed18+
Licensed mobile sportsbooks available across the District.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: DC sports betting (updated 10 Sep 2026)Sports betting in District of Columbia
- Poker
Not legal online
Regulated online poker is not legal.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: DC sports betting (updated 10 Sep 2026)
- Lottery
Legal and licensed18+
DC Lottery sells tickets online through DC iLottery.
- Sweepstakes casinos
Allowed, not state-licensed18+
No ban in force; pending bill B26-0656 would ban them.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: DC sports betting (updated 10 Sep 2026)Sweepstakes casinos in District of Columbia
Regulator and help
Who regulates gambling in District of Columbia
DC Office of Lottery and GamingFree, confidential help
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming Self-Exclusion ProgramLimits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-checkRecent changes
5 May 2026
Council hearing on the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act (B26-0656), which would legalise online casinos and ban sweepstakes casinos; no vote since. Legal Sports Report: DC (updated 10 Sep 2026)
15 Apr 2024
A private operator replaced the Lottery's own app as the District-wide mobile sportsbook, opening citywide mobile betting to licensed private brands. Legal Sports Report: DC (updated 10 Sep 2026)
District of Columbia: quick answers
Is online casino legal in District of Columbia?
No. Online casino is not legal in District of Columbia. Not legal; bill B26-0656 to legalise iGaming had a May 2026 hearing but no vote.
Is online sports betting legal in District of Columbia?
Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in District of Columbia. The minimum age is 18. Licensed mobile sportsbooks available across the District.
Is online poker legal in District of Columbia?
No. Online poker is not legal in District of Columbia. Regulated online poker is not legal.
Is buying lottery tickets online legal in District of Columbia?
Yes. Buying lottery tickets online is legal and regulated in District of Columbia. The minimum age is 18. DC Lottery sells tickets online through DC iLottery.
Is a sweepstakes casino legal in District of Columbia?
A sweepstakes casino is not banned in District of Columbia, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No ban in force; pending bill B26-0656 would ban them.