Sports Betting Retailers

GambetDC, powered by DC Lottery, is the District’s go-to sports betting app. Players can get in on the action—live, in-game bets, parlays, straight bets, and more—all from the palm of their hand.

Now, we’re taking the fun of online sports betting and bringing it into retail locations like yours! The sports betting market is booming in the District; this is your chance to get in on the action and help your city in the process. Becoming a Sports Betting Retailer will help generate revenue for your business through commissions, increased foot traffic, and an experience that will add to the excitement in your business on gameday.

So, what’s in it for you? Quite a lot!

• A 5% commission on all sales of Lottery products and a 1% commission on cashing of Lottery products.
• Increased traffic flow and competitive advantage to attract more patrons.
• State-of-the-art equipment with all training and supplies provided at no cost.
• Marketing assistance provided through your Lottery Sales Representative.
• Winning bets means more cash in customer’s hands to spend at your business.
• Technical support provided seven days a week, 363 days a year.
• Reliable and routine maintenance of equipment and delivery of supplies.
• FREE installation of Lottery and communication equipment.
• FREE advertising support, including attractive point-of-sale materials identifying you as a DC Lottery Sports Betting Retailer.
• FREE training for all of your employees.

If you are interested in becoming a DC Lottery Retailer Sport Betting location, please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page and we will get back to you within 72 hours.

 Create an account and apply here

Application Checklist

• Complete the DC Lottery application in its entirety. All owners, officers, partners, and/or governors must be listed on the application and must complete and sign the OLG Corporate Data Supplemental form.
•  Provide a copy of the business establishment's Basic Business License.
•  Provide a copy of the business establishment Certificate of Occupancy.
•  Provide a copy of your Clean Hands Certificate
•  Copy of Federal Tax Employment Identification Notice (CP575 or 147C)
•  Copy of Government issued photo Identification for all owners.
•  Completed IRS W-9 Form (Business organizations and individual owner(s))
•  Completed Auto Pay Agreement (Account information and voided check)

For Sports Lottery Retailer (GambetDC) Applicants ONLY: *

• Provide a completed OLG Security Plan Submission Form and Security Plan
• Provide a $5,000 Application Fee (cashier's check, money order, or cash wire)

*GambetDC sports lottery licenses are good for two years and are non-refundable and non-transferable

In order to evaluate your establishment for a DC Lottery License, the OLG will complete the following items:For all All Applicants:

1. Conduct and document an ADA site assessment
2. Create an establishment site plan showing where terminals/kiosks will be located
3. Provide new retailer training
4. Submit an equipment installation request to be completed by service technicians

For Sports Lottery Retailer Applicants:

1. Conduct a Security Plan verification to include a site visit to verify security system
2. Verify ABRA Endorsement for those that are required to obtain one.
3. Verify that the establishment is not located within the area covered by the Shiptead-Luce Act or within any Class A Operator’s two block exclusionary zone.

Applications will not be accepted if all supporting documents are not provided. If the applicant is a change of ownership, he/she must contact the Licensing Department immediately (202) 645-8071.