Washington, DC Betting Sites, Apps & Guide
For four years DC had one citywide betting app, the Lottery's GambetDC, and few people liked it. FanDuel replaced it in April 2024, and a budget passed that July let the city's pro teams bring in their own sportsbook partners. Six apps are now live across the District, and most of them take players from age 18.
Below is our list of the best DC apps, with the team or agency behind each sportsbook. Then come the rules on age, college betting and federal land, how the District taxes winnings, and the questions we get most.
Offers checked November 4, 2026. Terms apply to every offer, so read them on the operator's site before you sign up.
Best Washington, DC apps
Underdog: Trading involves risk, including total loss on positions
Polymarket US: 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.
See below for more information.
Washington, DC app reviews
There is a card below for every app on the list, with the offer we checked, what it does best and how it works in the District.
1. FanDuel
FanDuel is the DC Lottery's own sportsbook. It took over from GambetDC on April 15, 2024, the first big change in a market that had been stuck with one weak app for four years.
The app is fast, and building a same game parlay on a Capitals or Commanders game takes a few taps.
- Welcome offer: Bet $5+ for 4 Days, Get $200 in Bonus Bets
- Live in Washington, DC since: April 15, 2024
- Best for: Same game parlays and a fast, simple app
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full FanDuel review, or claim the offer here.
2. DraftKings
DraftKings came to DC in July 2024 through a partnership with D.C. United, one of the first deals under the new team licenses.
It is strong on daily odds boosts, and every bet counts toward Dynasty Rewards.
- Welcome offer: Spend $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets + 3 Months of NBA League Pass
- Live in Washington, DC since: July 25, 2024
- Best for: Odds boosts and Dynasty Rewards
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full DraftKings review, or claim the offer here.
3. BetMGM
BetMGM is the Washington Nationals' partner. It started with a sportsbook at Nationals Park and went citywide on July 17, 2024; the ballpark sportsbook closed in September 2025, but the app is still live.
Bets earn BetMGM Rewards points tied to MGM Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. Note that BetMGM requires you to be 21 in DC.
- Welcome offer: Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if Your First Bet Does Not Win
- Live in Washington, DC since: July 17, 2024
- Best for: MGM and Marriott rewards members
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full BetMGM review, or claim the offer here.
4. Fanatics
Fanatics entered DC on September 12, 2024 through the Washington Spirit, its first team deal in women's sports.
Every bet earns FanCash, which you can turn into bonus bets or spend on jerseys and gear.
- Welcome offer: Bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash ($50 a Day for 7 Days)
- Live in Washington, DC since: September 12, 2024
- Best for: Earning FanCash on every bet
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full Fanatics review, or claim the offer here.
5. bet365
bet365 is the newest book in DC. It launched on September 8, 2026 with a partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, so it is now an official betting partner of the Capitals, Wizards and Mystics, and it sponsors the live odds feature on Monumental's game streams.
Its Early Payout Offer settles qualifying NBA bets as winners once your team leads by 20, and NHL bets at a three-goal lead.
- Welcome offer: Bet $10 and Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose
- Live in Washington, DC since: September 8, 2026
- Best for: Live betting and early payouts
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full bet365 review, or claim the offer here.
6. Sleeper
Sleeper runs season-long fantasy leagues and real-money Player Picks in the same app, so your picks sit next to the league chat. In DC, Sleeper's own support page lists real-money picks on iPhone only, not Android, and the minimum age is 18.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Get $20 Free + 100% Deposit Match up to $100
- Best for: League players who use an iPhone
- Apps: iOS only in DC
Read our full Sleeper review, or claim the offer here.
7. Dabble
Dabble builds pick'em around a social feed: you can make an entry public, copy someone else's in one tap and chat in a live room during the game. In DC, Dabble runs its house-style game, where your picks play against Dabble's lines instead of other players. You can sign up at 18.
- Welcome offer: Play $10, Get $20 in Bonus Cash
- Best for: Social pick'em with one-tap copying
- Apps: iOS and Android
Read our full Dabble review, or claim the offer here.
8. Chalkboard
Chalkboard is pick'em built for group chats, with picks and scores posted to a shared Board. DC players get its peer-to-peer Showdowns and Pulls from 18, and the District has no fantasy sports law either way, and its sports betting law leaves team-based fantasy contests out of its definition of sports wagering.
- Welcome offer: Use Code FLEXFAM for a Free Pick + 50% Deposit Match up to $100
- Best for: Friends who want picks inside their group chat
- Apps: iOS and Android
Read our full Chalkboard review, or claim the offer here.
9. Underdog
Underdog keeps Best Ball drafts, pick'em and Rips card packs in one account with sports prediction markets on its own CFTC-regulated exchange. In DC every Underdog mode is open, including college pick'em and college drafts, and the minimum age is 18.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Play $10, Get $50 in Bonus Entries
- Best for: Best Ball drafts plus sports contracts
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
Trading involves risk, including total loss on positions
Read our full Underdog review, or claim the offer here.
10. Kalshi
Kalshi lists Yes and No contracts on sports, rates, weather and politics, with no vig and limit orders at your own price. Kalshi accepts traders from 18, the same age the District sets for its sportsbooks.
- Welcome offer: Sign Up With Code TAPIN, Trade $25 and Get $25
- Best for: Trading politics, economics and sports in one place
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
Read our full Kalshi review, or claim the offer here.
11. Polymarket US
Polymarket US is a CFTC-regulated market covering sports, politics, economics, crypto and culture. Filled limit orders earn a rebate, and debit and bank deposits give instant buying power. DC's Office of Lottery and Gaming had not acted against it as of November 2026, and traders must be 18.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Deposit $10, Get a Free $25 to Trade
- Best for: Political and policy markets
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.
Read our full Polymarket US review, or claim the offer here.
12. Novig
Novig is a sports-only exchange where you buy and sell contracts with other traders. Pregame straight trades carry no commission, and you can trade in-game too. Novig lists DC among the places it operates but requires traders to be 21, even though the District lets people bet on sports at 18.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Deposit $10, Get $50 in Trade Credits
- Best for: Pregame trades on Capitals, Wizards and Commanders games
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
Read our full Novig review, or claim the offer here.
13. ProphetX
ProphetX lets you back or lay sports contracts against other traders on its own CFTC-approved exchange. It takes 2% of net winnings, nothing on parlays, and does not limit winning players. ProphetX is open across DC from 18, and we found no District action against it.
- Welcome offer: Sign Up With Code GETOFFER: Trade $40, Get $40 in Trading Bonus
- Best for: Bettors who want to lay a side
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
Read our full ProphetX review, or claim the offer here.
14. Fliff
Fliff is a social sportsbook played with Fliff Coins for fun or Fliff Cash for prizes. A DC bill heard in May 2026 would ban dual-currency sweepstakes games like this one, but it has not come to a vote, and players need to be 18.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Get Up to $250 in Free Play on Your First Purchase
- Best for: A sportsbook feel without risking your own money
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
Read our full Fliff review, or claim the offer here.
15. ReBet
ReBet turns picks into a social feed where you follow players and copy any parlay in one tap. The same app has a social casino and daily coin claims. ReBet is open in DC to players 18 and over, the District's age of majority.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETBONUS: 100% Purchase Match up to $100 in ReBet Cash
- Best for: Following and copying other players' picks
- Apps: iOS, Android and web
Read our full ReBet review, or claim the offer here.
16. Courtside
Courtside started in January 2026 and puts sports picks, player pick'em, arcade games, a social casino and card rips behind one wallet. Courtside's official rules leave the District open to players 18 and over.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Spend $10, Get 50 in Free Picks
- Best for: Mixing picks, pick'em and arcade games
- Apps: iOS and Android
Read our full Courtside review, or claim the offer here.
17. Onyx Odds
Onyx Odds plays like a sportsbook app, with player props you can set to your own line, same game parlays and live picks while the game streams. Its sweepstakes rules don't exclude DC, and the minimum age is 18.
- Welcome offer: Use Code GETOFFER: Spend $10, Get 50 in Bonus Picks
- Best for: Setting your own prop lines
- Apps: iOS, Android and mobile web
Read our full Onyx Odds review, or claim the offer here.
How to sign up with a Washington, DC sportsbook
- Pick a sportsbook from this guide and tap its offer link.
- Choose Join or Sign Up and enter your name, date of birth, email and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Allow location access. The app checks that you are inside DC, and not on blocked federal land, before it lets you bet.
- Verify your identity if the app asks for a photo of your ID.
- Make a first deposit with a debit card, online banking, PayPal or another method the book accepts.
- Opt in to the welcome offer if it needs an opt-in, then place your first bet.
How to place a bet in Washington, DC
- Open the app and pick a sport, a league and a game.
- Tap the odds for the bet you want: a moneyline, spread, total or player prop.
- Enter your stake. The bet slip shows what you would win.
- Check the slip, then tap Place Bet.
- Follow the bet under My Bets, where you can also cash out early if the book offers it.
Washington, DC sports betting at a glance
| Online sports betting | Legal, citywide since 2020 |
| Retail sportsbooks | Yes, Capital One Arena and a few licensed bars |
| Minimum age | 18 (21 at BetMGM) |
| Regulator | DC Office of Lottery and Gaming |
| Online sportsbooks live | 6 |
| Tax on winnings | DC income tax, 4% to 10.75% |
| College betting | Yes, but not on DC schools or games played in DC |
| Where you can bet | Inside DC; some federal land is blocked |
Sports betting law in Washington, DC
The DC Council passed the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act in December 2018, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed it in January 2019, and it took effect that May after congressional review. The law made the DC Lottery both the regulator and the only citywide app, GambetDC, which launched in May 2020. Private books could only take bets in and around the arenas and ballparks.
The Lottery's monopoly ended in 2024. FanDuel took over its app on April 15, and the budget that took effect in July created team licenses, letting a club that plays its home games in DC bring in a sportsbook that works citywide. BetMGM and the operator at Capital One Arena went citywide right away, DraftKings, Fanatics and ESPN BET followed, and bet365 arrived in September 2026. theScore Bet, the former ESPN BET, left DC in February 2026.
Online casino is not legal in DC. A bill to legalize it and ban sweepstakes casinos had a hearing in May 2026 but has not come to a vote.
Washington, DC teams to bet on
DC has a team in every major league, though the Commanders play just outside the city for now.
- Washington Commanders (NFL): Play at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The DC Council approved a new stadium at the old RFK site in September 2025, planned to open in 2030.
- Washington Capitals (NHL): Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record on April 6, 2025. bet365 is now a team partner.
- Washington Wizards (NBA): Share Capital One Arena with the Capitals.
- Washington Nationals (MLB): Won the 2019 World Series. BetMGM's partner.
- Washington Mystics (WNBA): Won the 2019 WNBA title.
- D.C. United (MLS) and Washington Spirit (NWSL): United play at Audi Field and partner with DraftKings. The Spirit, Fanatics' partner, reached the 2025 NWSL Championship and lost 1-0 to Gotham FC.
- College teams: Georgetown, George Washington, Howard and American are all off the board in DC.
Responsible gambling in Washington, DC
Set a budget before you bet and use the deposit, wager and time limits each app offers. DC sends players to the national problem gambling helpline: call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or text 800GAM, any time, for free, confidential help. The Office of Lottery and Gaming also runs a self-exclusion program that bars you from sports betting and Lottery games at its licensees, including the apps; you enroll in person at the office's headquarters in Southeast DC.
FAQs
Is online sports betting legal in DC?
Yes. Sports betting is legal online and in person, regulated by the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming. Six apps work citywide.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports in DC?
The legal age is 18. BetMGM sets its own minimum of 21, and bars with a betting license may require 21 if they serve alcohol.
Which DC sportsbook should I download first?
We would start with FanDuel, the Lottery's own app, for its simple layout and same game parlays. DraftKings is close behind for odds boosts, and bet365 is worth a look for live betting.
Can you bet on college sports in DC?
Yes, with limits. You can't bet on DC schools such as Georgetown, George Washington, Howard and American, or on any college game played inside the District.
Can visitors bet in DC?
Yes. You do not need to live in DC, only to be inside the District when you bet. Some federal property, like the National Mall, may be blocked by the apps' location checks, so move off federal land if a bet won't go through.
Do you pay tax on sports betting winnings in DC?
Yes. Winnings are taxable income for federal and District purposes, and DC taxes them under its graduated income tax, from 4% to 10.75%. Sportsbooks send a W-2G for larger wins, and you should report all winnings.
18+ and present in DC (21+ for BetMGM). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
