Industry
March 24, 2023
Washington DC Mayor Cuts Problem Gambling Services Funding
Sports Handle reported that Washington D.C. has allegedly taken a step back in problem gambling services as the Mayor, Muriel Bowser, seeks to eliminate all funding for the service. Mayor’s Budget Cuts Threaten Progress Against Problem Gambling, Warns Lobbyist Although the Mayor’s office has not made any comments on the motive behind the cut, lobbyist […]
Legal
March 1, 2023
Brooklyn Park Bingo World Detonation Man Pleaded Guilty
A 42-year-old man from Washington, DC, who was arrested in August after setting a large detonation at a bingo hall in Brooklyn Park, is facing up to 25 years in jail and $250,000 in fines after pleading guilty to using a destructive device. Guilty to Destructive Device Charge Andre Richardson, who faced 14 charges for […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Washington DC Sportsbooks Declined in January
In general, the current trend shows that sports betting continues to be the pastime of choice of millions of Americans. The sports betting industry has exploded with new states legalizing wagering on sports each year. Despite the generally favorable state of affairs, the growth trend is by no means universal or without its exception. In […]
Industry
February 23, 2023
Elys to Operate Sportsbook at The Ugly Mug Venue in DC
Interactive gaming and sports betting technology supplier Elys Game Technology announced it has reached an agreement with The Ugly Mug restaurant and bar in Washington, DC, to operate a sportsbook at the venue. Expanding Footprint in DC The agreement with Partnersat7238thstse, LLC for The Ugly Mug restaurant and bar sportsbook will make the venue the […]
Sports
February 9, 2023
Elys Unveils Plans for Retail Sportsbook Venue in Washington DC
Under the terms of the new deal, announced Thursday, the company will operate a sportsbook location that has the potential to grow and become a sportsbook within a hotel. The new venue is located at 2700 New York Avenue NE in Washington, DC and according to Elys, will be managed along with M. Jones and […]
Business
October 3, 2022
Elys Announces Plans for Second Sportsbook with Grand Central in Washington DC
Elys Game Technology, Corp will help its partner in Washington DC, Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook, to launch a second sportsbook location in the area. While the two companies have not released details about what location this may be, they are fairly confident in the success of this new venture. The new sportsbook is still […]
Industry
September 28, 2022
Elys’ BetDupont Sportsbook Location in DC Approved by DSLBD
Sports betting technology supplier Elys Game Technology announced it has been granted approval by the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) of its certified business enterprise joint venture BetDupont in partnership with District Hospitality. Two-Step Process The approval obtained by Elys Game Technology paves the way for the company to operate in […]
Industry
November 17, 2021
DC’s Sports Betting Market Still Underwhelms, Despite Gains
Washington, DC had a good month last month in terms of sports betting activity, but still has a long way to go if it wants to be taken seriously. The October handle was up for the second month in a row; however, revenue was down considerably. DC Still Struggles to Figure Out Sports Betting October […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
The DC Lottery Has a New Executive, Hints at GambetDC Improvements
Frank Suarez has a monumental task ahead, and it’s likely he doesn’t yet completely grasp how big. According to the Washington Business Journal, Suarez is the new Executive Director of the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG). In this role, among other things, he will be charged with putting the district’s sports betting app, […]
Industry
September 10, 2021
DC Auditor Points Out the Obvious as GambetDC Audit Finally Wraps Up
The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) has finally completed an audit of the district’s sports betting market that it was supposed to do four months ago. The results only further demonstrate what everyone in the sports betting industry already knew. The ODCA has apparently hired Captain Obvious to work in the office. […]