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DC Could Legalize Online Casinos Before End of 2026, Industry Sources Say
Bill B26-0656 to legalize iCasino in Washington, D.C. could be passed by the DC Council before the end of 2026, according to several industry sources.
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According to SBC Americas, citing several industry sources, the DC Council could pass the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026 before the end of the year, rather than waiting until 2027.
Bill B26-0656 was introduced by Councilmember Wendell Felder. It would legalize online casinoОнлайн-казиноAn online casino is an internet gambling platform where users place bets on casino games with payouts in money or its equivalent, usually via a website or app. gaming in the District, with regulation handled by the Office of LotteryЛотереяA lottery is a gambling game in which the win is determined by a random draw of numbers or combinations, and the player pays for a ticket or stake in advance. and Gaming (OLG).
The report describes the outlook for the bill as optimistic despite the shrinking time before a vote. No further details were provided in the available material.
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