District of Columbia Councilmember Wendell Felder has filed legislation seeking to both legalize internet casino gaming and ban casino sweepstakes games.
In introducing his bill Thursday, Felder said B26-0656 “reflects a practical, data-informed approach to strengthening consumer projections, modernizing our gaming framework, and capturing revenue that is currently flowing outside of the District’s oversight. ”
Washington D.C. has had legalized mobile sports betting since 2019, but its current expanded form throughout the district came via the Sports Wagering Amendment Act of 2024. There are currently five licensed operators offering digital wagering in the nation’s capital following the departure of Penn Entertainment-owned theScore Bet in late February.
