Washington DC sports betting is fully legal and available district-wide, with FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, Caesars, Fanatics, and theScore Bet all operating after the market expanded significantly in 2024. Competition has led to strong DC sportsbook promos, including bet-and-get offers, first-bet insurance, and ongoing odds boosts. This guide covers the top Washington DC sportsbook apps, the best bonuses available right now, and everything you need to know to get started betting in the District. Washington DC Sports Betting Overview Is Sports Betting Legal in Washington DC? Yes. Sports betting is legal in Washington DC, with both online and retail sportsbooks available district-wide. The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 was signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser in January 2019 and took effect in May of that year. DC sports betting is regulated by the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG). Bettors must be physically located within the District to place wagers, which operators verify using geolocation technology. The minimum legal betting age is 18, though some operators — including BetMGM and Caesars — require bettors to be 21 or older. The following online sports betting apps are currently available in Washington DC: College Sports Betting in DC: No Bets on In-District Teams or Events College sports betting is permitted in Washington DC, but with important restrictions. Bettors cannot wager on games involving DC-based college programs — such as Georgetown, Howard, or American University — or on any sporting events taking place inside the District. Live in-game betting on college games is also prohibited. Pre-game bets on college teams from outside DC are permitted, including spreads, totals, moneylines, and futures for out-of-district matchups. How DC's Betting License Structure Works Washington DC issues three classes of sports betting licenses. Class A licenses are reserved for the four major sports venues — Capital One Arena (Caesars), Nationals Park (BetMGM), Audi Field (FanDuel), and Northwest Stadium (DraftKings). Class B licenses are available to qualifying bars, restaurants, and businesses that wish to offer betting on their premises, though not within two blocks of a Class A facility. Class C licenses, introduced via the 2024 DC budget expansion, allow sports franchises to partner with mobile sportsbooks for district-wide coverage. Best Washington DC Sportsbook Promos for May 2026 All six licensed sportsbooks in Washington DC offer competitive welcome bonuses. Here is a quick comparison of current welcome offers: For a full breakdown of available offers, see our Sportsbook Promos… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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