Blackjack and poker tables could be in D.C.’s future. The mayor’s 2026 budget focuses heavily on sports and entertainment. She must manage forced spending cuts and projected revenue loss.
On page 15, 7News found the Poker and Blackjack Gaming Authorization Act of 2025.
The city said this just allows them to study what it would look like and start a dialogue with the outside marketplace.
“The District has enjoyed healthy revenues over the last 20 years and has been growing over the last 20 years,” said Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. “Our population has grown, our business base has grown, we want to continue doing that.”
