DC Lottery launched an official mobile app for players in Washington, DC, offering access to lottery games, ticket scanning and account features. The agency said it would match new iLottery account deposits up to $275 and run weekly promotions to mark the launch.
The launch adds a mobile channel for lottery play and account management in Washington, DC.
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The DC Lottery launched its DC iLottery platform in Washington, DC, offering online purchases and play. Players can access Powerball, Mega Millions and electronic scratch games, with other lottery games planned for the platform by the end of 2021. The Lottery said the service uses geolocation and includes account limits and self-exclusion tools.
Amelco and Boing Gaming announced a partnership to provide a player account management platform and Boing’s real-money mobile games to Amelco’s tribal operator partners across the US. The companies named Florida’s Seminole Tribe and Arkansas’s Quapaw Nation among those partners, with games intended for use at gaming venues or on-reservation.
DraftKings said it plans to launch DraftKings Sports & Casino, a single app combining its sportsbook, prediction markets, casino and lottery products. The company expects the first phase of integration by March Madness, with further upgrades planned during the year and access tailored to each jurisdiction. DraftKings also said management sees an industry gross revenue opportunity of $55bn to $80bn by 2030.
FanDuel president Christian Genetski told D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson that the company could use its right to terminate its agreement to run the District’s mobile betting operations. The threat came as lawmakers approved a fiscal 2025 budget proposal allowing more operators to offer mobile sports betting; the proposal still required the mayor’s approval.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said the goal was to launch mobile sports betting before the NCAA tournament, which begins on March 19. A lottery spokesperson said an earlier start than June 15 could be achievable, while the commission had yet to announce an official date; operator applications could be discussed at January meetings.