Positive First Month In DC For FanDuel Despite Retail-Only Offering

The first month of operations for FanDuel in DC left the company “very happy” despite its retail-only offering. FanDuel Sportsbook at Audi Field took $710,362 in bets during July. The sportsbook held its grand opening July 8 but technically opened for a soft launch June 30. “We have been very happy with our first month […] Read More

Posted on: August 15, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Councilmembers Unconvinced GambetDC Can Lead DC Sports Betting

Yet another meeting about GambetDC seemingly left councilmembers unconvinced the DC sports betting market is performing as strongly as possible. Sports betting in DC operates under a system that gives the DC Lottery the only District-wide sports betting app, which is powered by Intralot after it won a no-bid five-year contract giving it a 42.5% cut […] Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Keep Your Two Blocks: FanDuel Launches DC Sports Betting Without Mobile

The FanDuel Sportsbook at Audi Field will enjoy a grand opening Friday, more than a year after the company applied for its DC sports betting license. How long it takes mobile to launch, if ever, is a different story. FanDuel has “no timetable” for a mobile DC sports betting launch, a company spokesperson told LSR. […] Read More

Posted on: July 8, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Analysis: Will GambetDC Super Bowl Disaster Finally Lead To Changes?

It appears that GambetDC has never been more in shambles than it is right now. That is really saying something about the DC Lottery‘s Intralot-powered sportsbook, considering the oft-troubled operation has never been on firm footing. There have been a number of failings recently, though, that might actually lead to some changes. Anyone interested in DC […] Read More

Posted on: March 8, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Breaking: GambetDC, Once Again After Super Bowl Sunday Outage

DC sports betting is far from perfect, but the DC Lottery did themselves no favors this weekend. GambetDC – the only sportsbook available throughout the majority of the District – was not operational on Apple devices for Super Bowl betting before and during the game. The app launched with a dark screen and a pop-up that […] Read More

Posted on: February 15, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

New Retail BetMGM Sportsbook Opens For DC Sports Betting

Another thorn in the side of GambetDC has popped up in DC sports betting with a new BetMGM option. A retail BetMGM Sportsbook opened Monday at Nationals Park. Retail sportsbooks at sports venues are a growing opportunity for operators to attract and retain bettors, company executives said. “We’re constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver sports fans unique […] Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Caesars Sportsbook The Clear Favorite In DC Sports Betting Market

Bettors are not letting geofences and traveling prevent getting the best Washington DC sports betting odds they can find. Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill is still the dominant force in the market, according to the DC Lottery and private operator reports. That’s despite more competition both from private operators like BetMGM and Lottery-run GambetDC. GambetDC, […] Read More

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

DC Sports Betting Audit Calls For Major Changes, Lottery Shrugs

The Washington DC Auditor offered six suggestions to improve the performance of Gambet DC, including better returns for sports bettors. Read More

Posted on: September 9, 2021 | | Brad Allen

First Local DC Sports Betting Business License Approved

Sports betting in DC is finally expanding to its local business community that wants to offer something other than GambetDC kiosks. The regulator awarded Elys Game Technologies its supplier license and Grand Central LLC its Class B license Aug. 26, according to the application status report that received an update Tuesday after six weeks. The […] Read More

Posted on: September 1, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

DC Sports Betting Report On GambetDC Delayed Yet Again

It does not take long looking at the statistics from the DC sports betting market to see that GambetDC is failing — unless it is for an official report that could change how DC sports betting operates, it seems. An audit on the performance of GambetDC was due in May. That requirement was part of […] Read More

Posted on: August 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

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Positive First Month In DC For FanDuel Despite Retail-Only Offering

Councilmembers Unconvinced GambetDC Can Lead DC Sports Betting

Keep Your Two Blocks: FanDuel Launches DC Sports Betting Without Mobile

Analysis: Will GambetDC Super Bowl Disaster Finally Lead To Changes?

Breaking: GambetDC, Once Again After Super Bowl Sunday Outage

New Retail BetMGM Sportsbook Opens For DC Sports Betting

Caesars Sportsbook The Clear Favorite In DC Sports Betting Market

DC Sports Betting Audit Calls For Major Changes, Lottery Shrugs

First Local DC Sports Betting Business License Approved

DC Sports Betting Report On GambetDC Delayed Yet Again

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