GambetDC. IT’S SPORTS. ONLY BETTER.

District Operated sports wagering rules (Hose Rules) were adopted as final on March 3, 2020, and became effective on March 13, 2020 when they were published the D.C. Register (Vol. 67 – No.5).  The rules can be viewed here.

GambetDC will allow users to bet on a variety of professional and college sporting events including basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, tennis, auto racing, boxing, cricket and darts.

Please see Executive Order 20-S-003 for a list of approved sports in the District.

Yes, betting on college and university teams that are located outside of the District of Columbia is permitted. However, wagering is not allowed on any collegiate sports or athletic event that takes place in the District. Wagering is not allowed on any collegiate sports or athletic event in which any District of Columbia college team participates, regardless of where the event takes place. Betting on any high school sports or sporting events is prohibited.

Horse racing will not be offered through GambetDC.

18+ .

The Office may take necessary action against an underage player who circumvents or attempts to circumvent controls to prevent underage play.  Actions may include, but are not limited to, immediate stoppage of play, account closure, and confiscation of winnings.

Yes. The app and website platforms have a geo-fencing feature that requires GambetDC players to be within Washington, DC and not within restricted play areas of the District.

A player can login and access their GambetDC Account from anywhere. This includes depositing and withdrawing funds to/from their Account. A player will not be allowed to place a wager unless they are in an allowed area within the District.

There are certain areas within the District where betting using GambetDC is prohibited. These areas include all federal enclaves such as the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial that fall within the area defined under the Shipstead-Luce Act that includes the monumental core of the District, along the Potomac waterfront and Rock Creek Park.  You are also not able to place bets with GambetDC within 2 blocks of major stadiums such as Audi Field, Capital One Arena and, Nationals Park and St. Elizabeths East Entertainment Sports Arena. Click here to see a map.

No, in addition to the Lottery’s GambetDC app and website, the “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018” which legalized sports betting in the District also authorized private operators to offer sports books at licensed locations. So, you may soon also be able to wager at the District’s major sports arenas and at some bars and restaurants.

Additionally, the Lottery anticipates a roll out of its sports betting program at licensed retail locations in Fall 2020, following an upgrade of Lottery terminals and other equipment necessary to support the retail sports wagering network.

Single-game bets, teaser bets, parlays, over-under, money line pools, exchange wagering, in-game betting, in-play bets, proposition bets and straight bets on sporting events are permitted.

To create a GambetDC Account, you will be required to input your first and last name, date of birth, gender, last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN), home address, telephone number and email address.

To verify your Account, which is required within 30 days of creating an Account and before any winnings can be withdrawn, you will be asked to upload one (or more) of the following documents:

• Social Security card,
• State-issued ID card,
• Driver’s license, or
• Valid passport

The requested document(s) must be valid (expired documents will be rejected), in color, and clearly legible scanned copies.

In order to maintain the security of the funds you upload to your Account, it’s of vital importance that we know that the person using those funds is actually you.

Yes, you can fund your GambetDC Account from a variety of sources including debit card, credit card, Skrill wallet and I-ACH (bank account).

Point spreads are set by the Lottery’s vendor/trading desk and can change depending on betting trends, player injuries or a variety of other factors. Once you make your wager, your point spread is locked in.

The Lottery employs a vendor, Intralot, to analyze the games and set odds in accordance with its risk tolerance.

Yes.Winnings are subject tax withholdings and tax reporting.

Net profit from the Lottery’s GambetDC will go to the District’s General Fund to support public programs, services and initiatives.

The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming is committed to encouraging responsible gaming practices and understands that players sometimes need time to reassess their gambling strategies or just need a break.  The OLG’s responsible gaming program offers sports bettors as well as lottery players many areas of support such as:

• Tools within the GambetDC platform to help you self-manage your gaming activity such as the ability to set bet, deposit and time limits and/or temporarily suspend your Account;
• The OLG Self-Exclusion Program which allows you to voluntarily request to be excluded from legalized gaming activities within the District of Columbia for a pre-determined length of time; and,
• Encouraging all players to ask questions, gather information and conduct research on the type of help that is most appropriate for your situation.  The OLG works closely with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) that offers support and counseling if you have concerns on managing your play or even if you’re concerned about a family member or friend.