Washington, D.C. Sports Betting
Sports betting is legal in Washington, D.C. Online and retail sportsbooks are licensed by the Office of Lottery and Gaming, and five apps can take bets anywhere in the District. You must be 18 and physically in Washington, D.C. to place a bet. Online casinos are not legal. This guide lists every sportsbook and prediction market available in Washington, D.C., what each sign-up offer is worth when hedged, and the order to claim them.
DC Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
Every sportsbook, prediction market and sweepstakes book that accepts players here, with how each is regulated and whether it limits winning bettors.
bet365
ProphetX
BroThrow
Kalshi
FanDuel
Fliff
CaesarsCaesars
DraftKingsDraftKings
BetMGM
Fanatics
NoVigNoVig
Polymarket USStatuses come from our sportsbook records and the regulator's list. Check the regulator before depositing if anything has changed.
DC Sportsbook Promos
Listed in the order to claim them. The order changes with your starting bankroll.
Approximate value is what each offer converts to when you bet both sides, at the odds available when we checked. Actual returns depend on offer availability, market conditions, and individual execution.
Notes: Initial deposit must be a minium of $10.
Notes: bet105 is an offshore crypto only sportsbook.
Notes: Signup with promo code "DHO".
Notes: If your first bet on BroThrow loses they will reimburse you up to $10.
OzoonNotes: 5x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.
Sportsbetting.agNotes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.
Sportsbetting.ag has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our Sportsbetting.ag review.
- Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
- MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
Notes: Kalshi is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.
BetOnlineNotes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.
BetOnline has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our BetOnline review.
- Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
- MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
FanDuelNotes: None.
BetUSNotes: 125% Sign-Up Bonus up to $2,000 on your first, second and third deposits.
- Minimum deposit: $100
- 100% Sports Bonus – up to $2,000
- 14X Rollover on Sports
- Up to $1,500 on crypto deposits, 18X Rollover on Sports
- 25% Casino Bonus – up to $625
- 30X Rollover on Casino Games for Release and Cash out.
- Max cash out for Casino Bonus is $2,500
- 7-Days Expiry
FliffCaesarsNotes: Ten 100% profit boosts with a max bet of $25.
Lucky RebelNotes: 10x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.
CaesarsNotes: None.
DraftKingsNotes: DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.
BovadaNotes: The 75% match on a $1,000 deposit is available when using crypto to deposit, and a promo code is required. The rollover is 5x on sports.
Notes: None
BetMGMNotes: None
MyBookieNotes: 10x rollover requirement on the deposit and bonus results in a total wager requirement of $30,000.
FanaticsNotes: None.
NoVigNotes: Use Promo Code "DHO100" for 100% off your first purchase up to $100 off. Can only choose one of the two NoVig Offers.
NoVigNotes: Use Promo Code "DHO" for 50% off your first purchase of $25. Can only choose one of NoVig's two offers.
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Notes: Polymarket.com is a prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.
Notes: Polymarket US is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.
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Prediction Markets in DC
Status: not challenged. Last verified October 2, 2026.
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. We found no cease-and-desist letter, lawsuit or court ruling involving the District's Office of Lottery and Gaming and these apps.
Elsewhere, courts are split. On September 25, 2026, the Sixth Circuit ruled for Ohio and Tennessee in KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler, and the Ninth Circuit ruled for Nevada, while the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi in New Jersey. The Supreme Court may settle the question. Read the Sixth Circuit opinion
Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in Washington, D.C. before you deposit.
This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.
Online Casinos in DC
Online casinos are not legal in Washington, D.C. District law authorizes the lottery, charitable games and sports wagering, all overseen by the Office of Lottery and Gaming.
Sweepstakes casinos run under sweepstakes rules rather than a state license, so they offer fewer customer protections. Some of their sign-up offers are +EV. The Sweepstakes Casino Overview explains how they work.
DC Sports Betting Law and Timeline
- May 3, 2019: The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-312) took effect after congressional review, legalizing sports betting in Washington, D.C. D.C. Code § 36-621.05 and history
- May 2020: The D.C. Lottery launched GambetDC, the District-run betting app, as the first legal sportsbook in Washington, D.C. Legal Sports Report
- November 3, 2020: The Office of Lottery and Gaming warned consumers, media outlets and marketers about unlicensed sports betting operators and told bettors to use only licensed books. iGaming Business report
- July 15, 2024: A law change let licensed Class A and Class C operators offer mobile betting across the whole District, ending the GambetDC era. D.C. Code § 36-621.02(f)
- July 17, 2024: Caesars and BetMGM launched District-wide mobile betting and FanDuel relaunched. Legal Sports Report
- April 30, 2026: The Office of Lottery and Gaming's license list shows five District-wide online operators: Caesars, FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings and Fanatics. Approved licenses
Offshore and unlicensed betting
Washington, D.C. law bars anyone from taking part in sports wagering without a license. D.C. Code § 36-621.05(a)(1) says no individual or entity "may engage in an activity connected with sports wagering in the District of Columbia unless all the licenses required by this subchapter" have been obtained. Under § 36-621.04(c), the Attorney General can sue in Superior Court to stop a violation or seek a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation. § 36-621.05, § 36-621.04
The law does not mention offshore sportsbooks by name, and we found no provision that penalizes a bettor for placing a bet with an unlicensed site. In November 2020, the Office of Lottery and Gaming warned the public about unlicensed operators and recommended using only licensed books, but it did not name any. iGaming Business report
This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.
DC Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Sports betting has been legal in Washington, D.C. since May 3, 2019. The Office of Lottery and Gaming licenses online and retail sportsbooks, and five apps can take bets anywhere in the District.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Washington, D.C.?
The legal minimum age is 18, online or in person. Individual sportsbooks can set a higher age, so check each app.
Can you bet in Washington, D.C. if you live in another state?
Yes. Mobile sportsbooks may only accept bets from people physically located in the District, not residents only. Apps check your location before accepting a wager.
Can you bet on college sports in Washington, D.C.?
Partly. You cannot bet on college games played in the District or on any game involving a D.C. college team. Bets on other college teams are allowed. High school sports are off limits.
Is Kalshi legal in Washington, D.C.?
Kalshi is regulated federally by the CFTC, and we found no action by Washington, D.C. regulators against it. Courts in other states are split, so check the Kalshi app for current availability in the District.
Is online gambling legal in Washington, D.C.?
Online sports betting is legal. Online casinos are not.
Can you use a credit card at Washington, D.C. sportsbooks?
District law bars sportsbooks from extending credit to bettors. It does not address card deposits directly, so check each app's deposit options.
Is it legal to use offshore sportsbooks in Washington, D.C.?
Offshore sites are not licensed, and District law bars anyone from taking part in sports wagering in the District without a license, with civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation. The law does not specifically penalize bettors, but offshore books offer none of the protections of licensed sportsbooks.
Before You Start
Nearby State Guides
Sign-up offers only work where you are physically located. If you spend time across a state line, each state's guide lists what you can claim there.
