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District of Columbia Sports Betting (2026)

Permitted: Legal in the District of Columbia — online/mobile district-wide and retail; minimum age 18 (some operators require 21).

PermittedVerified Jul 16, 2026
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Legal in the District of Columbia — online/mobile district-wide and retail; minimum age 18 (some operators require 21). FanDuel is the Lottery's district-wide app; commercial apps and retail sportsbooks (Capital One Arena, Nationals Park, Audi Field) also operate. Regulated by the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming.

Official source: dclottery.com →

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Sports Betting in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • MarylandPermitted

    Maryland sports betting is legal — retail and statewide online/mobile; minimum age 21. Regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mdgaming.com · Full Maryland rule →

  • VirginiaPermitted

    Virginia sports betting is legal, primarily online/mobile with retail sportsbooks, and you must be 21+. Retail is at licensed casinos; online/mobile has been live since Jan 2021. Regulated by the Virginia Lottery.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: valottery.com · Full Virginia rule →

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