INSIDECASINO.USWhat does DC law say about online casinos?
B26-0656, the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026, would authorize and tax online casino games in the District, with a minimum age of 21. Trade reports on November 2, 2026 described time running short for passage, so treat it as pending.
Who regulates gambling in the District of Columbia?
The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming oversees online sports betting in the District. B26-0656 would give it online casino gaming too.
Are offshore casinos legal in the District of Columbia?
Offshore casinos hold no District of Columbia license, so no District of Columbia agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in the District of Columbia?
We found no DC law now in force that names sweepstakes casinos. B26-0656 would ban them if it passes. That does not mean they are legal today.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
We have not yet confirmed this page against an official state source. It relies on the secondary sources listed here. How we research.
- SBC Americas: DC iCasino bill prospects, November 2026
- Gambling Insider: DC moves to legalize online casinos
- LegiPlex: B26-0656
- InfoLawGroup: sweepstakes casino laws in 2026
- Lines.com: sweepstakes casino status by state, updated October 26, 2026