Are prediction markets legal in District of Columbia?
2026-10-18
Washington, DC has legal sports betting regulated by its Office of Lottery and Gaming, but as of October 2026 we found no DC action against any prediction market. Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, PredictIt and Robinhood are available; DraftKings and FanDuel's sports contracts are unclear.
| Platform | Status in District of Columbia (October 17, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available |
| Polymarket US | Available |
| Novig | Available |
| PredictIt | Available |
| Robinhood | Available |
| DraftKings Predictions | Unclear — check the app |
| FanDuel Predicts | Unclear — check the app |
Yes, prediction markets are available in Washington, DC. As of October 18, 2026, we found no action by DC’s Office of Lottery and Gaming, its Attorney General or its courts against Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig or PredictIt.
DC’s position
DC legalised sports wagering, regulated by the Office of Lottery and Gaming. The Lottery’s own app, GambetDC, soft-launched on May 28, 2020, and private licensees also operate. DC law requires mobile operators to verify bettors’ age and location. Attorney General Brian Schwalb signed the October 2026 multistate brief asking the US Supreme Court to take up a Kalshi case on the states’ side, but we found no DC enforcement of its own. See is Kalshi legal?
What’s available
Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, PredictIt and Robinhood are all available in DC; Robinhood’s sports restrictions don’t name DC. DraftKings Predictions is less clear: DC isn’t on its list of Predictions states, but its footnote mentions DC among eligible locations. We couldn’t confirm whether FanDuel Predicts offers sports contracts in DC. Compare every state in our legality tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalshi legal in Washington, DC?
Kalshi is available in DC. We found no action by DC's Office of Lottery and Gaming or Attorney General against Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig or PredictIt as of October 18, 2026.
Is sports betting legal in DC?
Yes. DC's Office of Lottery and Gaming regulates sports wagering. The Lottery's own app, GambetDC, soft-launched on May 28, 2020, and private licensees also operate.
Can I use DraftKings Predictions in DC?
It's unclear. DC isn't in DraftKings' list of Predictions states, but the same page's footnote says users must be located in a US state, 'Washington D.C., or a U.S. territory.' Check the app before signing up.
Sources
- DC Code § 36-601.01 (Office of Lottery and Gaming)
- DC Code § 36-621.11 (mobile wagering age and location verification)
- Lottery Daily — DC Lottery launches GambetDC (May 29, 2020, secondary)
- US Supreme Court — States' amicus brief in Flaherty v. KalshiEX, No. 26-299 (DC signatory, October 2026)
- DK Network — DraftKings Predictions available states and footnote (July 22, 2026)
- Robinhood Support — Event contracts overview (state restrictions)
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