Sports betting in District of Columbia: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
District of Columbia has 4 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Fanatics) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 4 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- DC Office of Lottery and Gaming
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does District of Columbia law say about sports betting?
DC allows mobile and online sports betting. Class C licensees can take bets district-wide, with limits near the stadiums and federal land. Class A and B licenses cover in-person and mobile betting at four stadiums or at one licensed venue. Source: DC Office of Lottery and Gaming - Sports Wagering FAQs, checked October 6, 2026.
- Legal status. The DC Lottery's own sportsbook, GambetDC, debuted at the end of May 2020, according to the Office of Lottery and Gaming's testimony to the DC Council. Source: DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer - OLG performance oversight answers; DC Lottery newsroom, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) administers sports wagering. It both regulates privately operated sportsbooks and runs the lottery's own GambetDC sports betting product. Source: DC Office of Lottery and Gaming - Sports Wagering FAQs, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. The minimum age to place or cash a sports wager in the District of Columbia is 18, according to the Office of Lottery and Gaming. Source: DC Office of Lottery and Gaming - Sports Wagering FAQs, checked October 6, 2026.
From our availability data: 18+ for sportsbooks; not on federal land such as the National Mall.
Which sportsbooks can I use in District of Columbia?
4 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in District of Columbia; BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet do not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | From Fanatics' own site footer (23 states plus DC). |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in District of Columbia?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in District of Columbia, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in District of Columbia; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in District of Columbia?
The catalog lists 7 sign-up offers that apply in District of Columbia.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
BetMGM operates in District of Columbia, but the catalog has no offer for District of Columbia (its offer excludes the state); check the app.
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in District of Columbia?
With 4 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 28 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 6 between sportsbooks, 16 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
Choose District of Columbia in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in District of Columbia?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.