Washington D.C.’s 2024 fiscal year budget removed $200,000 of annual funding for problem gambling resources generated by sports betting revenue, a move that was strongly opposed by responsible gambling advocates.
“In their decision to repeal funding for vital health services, D.C. leaves thousands of people without help or hope,” consultant Brianne Doura-Schawohl previously told Sports Handle.
Washington D.C.’s Department of Behavioral Health disagrees, believing it can still offer the necessary resources for problem gamblers in the District.
“The Department of Behavioral Health is committed to providing a range of services in the public behavioral health care system to meet the needs of all residents,” a DBH spokesperson told Sports Handle.
