Sports wagers in Washington DC rose 48% to $187.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, according to the report. September wagers increased 31%.
The reported quarterly and monthly figures provide operators with an indication of betting activity in Washington DC.
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Reportedly, Washington DC sportsbooks handled $80.2m in September wagers, an increase of 4%. bet365 began operating in the market during the month.
WSGC announced tentative Class III compact amendments for the Spokane and Chehalis tribes on 17 September 2026. The proposals would allow wagers on in-state college sports but prohibit bets concerning individual performances, in-game decisions and officiating decisions. The commission said the amendments would also bar individuals convicted of threats against officials, coaches or participants.
Amendments to Class III gaming compacts for the Spokane Tribe of Indians and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation are the subject of tentative agreements announced by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) on September 17, 2026. Under the amendments, in-state collegiate wagers would be added as permissible wagers, and restrictions would apply to certain bets and to certain bettors.
Kalshi has asked a Washington State Superior Court to reconsider a preliminary injunction covering its sports event contracts. The request cites new legal developments, but the available report gives no further details.
Kalshi began taking sports and political markets offline in Washington State. The outlet linked the sports shutdown to a court order.
Crypto.com-owned North American Derivatives Exchange, doing business as OG, sued Washington state officials in federal court on 22 July, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. The company alleges that state enforcement of gambling laws threatens its sports event contracts, which it says operate under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s jurisdiction.