Washington D.C.

10th September 2021

Audit finds DC Lottery sports betting app “fails to meet expectations”

An audit carried out by the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) has concluded that the DC Lottery’s sportsbook product GamBet has performed…

2nd September 2021

Grand Central to launch Elys-powered sportsbook in Washington DC

Interactive gaming company Elys Game Technology (Elys) and independently owned operator Grand Central have received a Class B operator license from the District of Columbia’s…

21st June 2021

DC betting revenue dips in May but wagers grow

Washington DC sports betting revenue came in at $2.0m in May, an decrease of 3.7% from $2.1m in April, even though the district experienced a…

17th February 2021

William Hill DC handle dips in January, but stays ahead of Gambet

William Hill saw its sportsbook handle in Washington DC fall month-over-month in January, despite the operator rolling out a limited mobile offering during the month. …

4th January 2021

William Hill launches mobile betting in Washington DC

William Hill will look to strengthen its presence in the US capital by rolling out its mobile sportsbook in Washington DC.  The sportsbook complements its…

16th December 2020

William Hill sees marginal DC betting revenue growth in November

Both William Hill’s sportsbook at Washington DC’s Capital One Arena and the DC Lottery’s Gambet app saw stakes dip – though revenue increase – in…

16th November 2020

William Hill retains retail lead as D.C. market grows in October

Washington D.C.’s lottery saw stakes grow 27.8% month-over-month in October, though its city-wide mobile offering continues to be outstripped by William Hill’s retail sportsbook at…

28th October 2020

FanDuel gains D.C. presence through MLS team deal

Washington D.C.’s Major League Soccer (MLS) team D.C. United has announced a long-term, exclusive partnership with sports betting and daily fantasy operator FanDuel. The deal…

16th October 2020

DC’s Gambet grows in September, but WH extends lead

The DC Lottery’s Intralot-powered Gambet app saw stakes jump 53.3% month-on-month in September, but it still lags far behind William Hill’s retail sportsbook, in terms…

5th December 2019

State of the Union: NFL, Penn National, RI, NH and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the first National Football League (NFL) player to be suspended for breaking sports…

6th November 2019

Newgioco lands new DC sports betting deal with Grand Central

Betting technology supplier Newgioco has secured a new sports betting deal in Washington DC, entering into a partnership with the Grand Central sports bar and…

24th October 2019

State of the Union: OR, MS, PA and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the latest revenue figures from Pennsylvania and Mississippi. Elsewhere, the long-awaited launch of…

21st October 2019

DC court blocks Intralot sports betting injunction

The Washington DC Superior Court has denied a request for an injunction to block the DC Lottery’s no-bid contract with Intralot, meaning the Lottery can…