{"id":15809,"date":"2026-04-14T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=america&#038;p=15809"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:13:56","slug":"washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform","status":"publish","type":"america","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/america\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington DC pushes iGaming and bans sweepstakes in 2026 reform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Washington, D.C.\u2019s move to regulate online casino gaming became public on <strong>April 13, 2026<\/strong>, following the introduction of bill <strong>B26-0656 \u2013 Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act<\/strong> on April 9, led by Councilmember <strong>Wendell Felder<\/strong>, in a bid to capture a market currently operating outside regulatory control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal amends the District\u2019s foundational gambling law (<strong>D.C. Law 3-172 of 1981<\/strong>) to establish a legal framework for <strong>full iGaming<\/strong>, including slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, and live dealer games, under the supervision of the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG), led by <strong>Randy Burnside<\/strong> and reporting to Chief Financial Officer <strong>Glen Lee<\/strong>. Unlike other U.S. jurisdictions, the model does not require land-based casinos\u2014Washington, D.C. has none, and the bill does not authorize any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The framework introduces a <strong>25% tax on adjusted gross revenue (AGR)<\/strong>, <strong>$2 million operator licenses valid for five years<\/strong>, and strict compliance requirements, including identity verification, geolocation, responsible gambling measures, and financial controls. It also mandates that the first <strong>$500,000 in monthly revenue<\/strong> be allocated to addiction treatment and public health programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15811\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform2.png 736w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform2-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Randy Burnside<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A central pillar of the bill is the prohibition of <strong>sweepstakes casinos and dual-currency models<\/strong>, with penalties of up to <strong>$500,000 per violation<\/strong>, alongside cease-and-desist powers and enforcement actions through the Attorney General.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15810\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform3.png 731w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/washington-dc-pushes-igaming-and-bans-sweepstakes-in-2026-reform3-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market data supports the push. In <strong>FY2025<\/strong>, Washington, D.C.\u2019s sports betting sector generated <strong>$801.9 million in handle<\/strong>, <strong>$84.3 million in GGR<\/strong>, and <strong>$19.39 million in tax revenue<\/strong>, with <strong>96% of activity online<\/strong>. However, Felder estimates that residents wagered approximately <strong>$700 million on unregulated platforms in 2024<\/strong>, highlighting a significant offshore market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bill remains in early stages and, if passed, would require up to <strong>180 days<\/strong> before launch. It does not alter lottery or sports betting frameworks but fundamentally reshapes the digital gaming landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal positions Washington, D.C. as a unique U.S. model: <strong>iGaming without physical casinos<\/strong>, focused on capturing revenue, strengthening oversight, and shifting activity from the unregulated market into a controlled environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, D.C.\u2019s move to regulate online casino gaming became public on April 13, 2026, following the introduction of bill B26-0656 \u2013 Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act on April 9, led by Councilmember Wendell Felder, in a bid to capture a market currently operating outside regulatory control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15812,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1458,1488,57,15,624,102,198,585,105,1433,4582],"class_list":{"0":"post-15809","1":"america","2":"type-america","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sin-categoria","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-ban","10":"tag-casinos","11":"tag-gambling","12":"tag-igaming","13":"tag-online-betting","14":"tag-online-casinos","15":"tag-online-gambling","16":"tag-sports-betting","17":"tag-united-states","18":"tag-washington","19":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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