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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

BetMGM Bites Into DC Sports Betting Share In First Full Month

It looks like those in and around the DC sports betting market are happy to have a second national brand as an option. BetMGM took market share from both leader William Hill and distant-second GambetDC. The MGM Resorts–Entain joint venture launched its mobile DC sportsbook through a partnership with the Washington Nationals in June. BetMGM’s […] Read More

Posted on: August 17, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Can Retail DC Sports Betting Kiosks Help Struggling GambetDC?

Despite all its advantages, GambetDC has made itself the underdog in DC sports betting for nearly a year. The DC Lottery hopes that changes with the rollout of retail betting kiosks to four bars. Those kiosks went live Friday night and are the beginning of the rollout process, according to the Office of Lottery and […] Read More

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

BetMGM Takes First DC Sports Betting Action, William Hill Still Leads

William Hill faced its first real competition in the DC sports betting market from a nationally known sportsbook in June. For now, though, it appears BetMGM has more work to do before William Hill feels the pressure. The BetMGM debut gave the nation’s capital two commercial DC sportsbooks when it launched through a partnership with the […] Read More

Posted on: July 19, 2021 | | Matthew Waters