DC Office of Lottery and Gaming sets charitable games licensing criteria
Nonprofits must meet the listed membership and status criteria, and verify current rules against the official print edition.
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DC Lottery switches prize claims to appointments from 23 March
Operators and lottery retailers may need to direct claimants to appointment, retailer or mail-in options.
DC Lottery closes prize centre to public from 1 April
Lottery retailers and players need to account for the revised claim channels and prize limits.
DC Lottery shortens prize centre hours through 31 March
The temporary hours and appointment guidance affect how lottery players can claim prizes.
DC Lottery reopens Prize Center for appointments on claims of $5,000 or more
Claimants must follow the appointment, identification and prize-threshold rules to redeem larger prizes in person.
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming reports FanDuel generated $1.9m in first-month revenue
The figures show the initial revenue share the District received from FanDuel’s mobile sports wagering platform.
OLG approves FanDuel as Washington, DC sports wagering subcontractor
FanDuel’s approval changes the District’s wagering platform, while Intralot assumes operating costs and an initial fee.
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming proposes rules for district-run sports wagering
The proposal sets operating conditions for the DC Lottery’s planned online sports wagering service.
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming adopts emergency rules for iLottery
The emergency rules established requirements for DC internet lottery games while permanent rules were proposed.
Licence
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming sets renewal checklist for lottery retailers
Lottery retailers need to provide the specified documents online to renew their licences.
DC Lottery publishes November 2020 sports wagering revenue report
Class A and B operators must file detailed monthly revenue reports and pay tax on gross gaming revenue.
DC Lottery publishes October 2020 sports wagering revenue report
Class A and B operators must file detailed monthly revenue reports and pay tax on gross gaming revenue.
DC Lottery publishes September 2020 sports wagering revenue report
The report sets out monthly revenue disclosure requirements and the tax rate for licensed sports wagering operators.
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming sets district-wide self-exclusion procedures
District-wide exclusion requirements affect how licensed gambling venues and platforms handle participating customers.
DC Lottery highlights player support during Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Operators need to account for District self-exclusion options and make responsible-play tools and confidential support accessible to players.
DC Lottery sets licensing rules for charitable gaming events
District charities must secure licences, use licensed suppliers and apply at least 30 days before events.
DC shifts retail game-of-skill licensing to ABCA
Retailers must direct licence applications to ABCA, while manufacturers and distributors still need OLG licences to sell or lease machines.
DC Council could advance iCasino bill before 2027
Passage would establish a regulated online casino market in Washington, DC and prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes casinos.
DC Lottery reports $51.8m gaming transfer to General Fund in FY2025
The District's regulated gaming transfer exceeded $51.8m in fiscal 2025, its highest since 2017, alongside Level 2 certification.
D.C. bill would regulate online casinos and target sweepstakes sites
The bill would create a licensed D.C. online casino framework with a 2% assessment on gross gaming revenue.
Wendell Felder files DC bill to license online casinos and ban sweepstakes
The proposal would set new licensing, tax and local-spending requirements for online casino operators in DC.
DC sportsbooks take approximately $80m in bets in March
Operators can compare their reported March wager volumes in Washington, DC, with FanDuel leading the market.
DC Lottery reports $15.8m March sports betting handle
The figures provide a baseline for the district as FanDuel assumes the primary sportsbook role.
FanDuel replaces GambetDC as Washington DC’s primary sports betting app
The change affects mobile access for operators and the terms of competition in Washington DC’s sports betting market.
Washington, DC reports $16m sports betting handle for January
Operators’ reported handle and revenue offer a measure of market performance as the Council considers changes to mobile betting.