DC Bill Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos, Tax iGaming 25% Casino By lines April 27, 2026 Washington DC Council Bill 260656 would ban dual-currency sweepstakes casinos and legalize iGaming under a 25% tax rate. The bill was introduced in April 2026. Washington DC joins more than a dozen US jurisdictions currently pursuing sweepstakes casino restrictions. What Council Bill 260656 Proposes Council Bill 260656 targets the dual-currency model used by most sweepstakes casinos. The bill defines gaming products with purchasable and redeemable currencies as prohibited sweepstakes casinos. Washington DC would replace the dual-currency model with licensed iGaming. Operators would pay a 25% tax on gross gaming revenue under the proposed framework. DC Joins the National Regulatory Wave Maine banned sweepstakes casinos in April 2026, becoming the second US state to do so. Louisiana HB 883 passed the state House 99-0 in April 2026. Tennessee’s sweepstakes casino ban bill reached Governor Bill Lee’s desk in April 2026. Washington DC operates as a federal district, giving Council Bill 260656 a distinct legal posture compared to state-level bans. No vote date for Council Bill 260656 has been confirmed as of April 2026. Washington DC has not previously regulated online casino gaming. Related Sweepstakes Casino News Tennessee Sweepstakes Casino Ban Heads to Governor Lee Maine Becomes Second State to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Louisiana HB 883: Sweepstakes Ban Passes House 99-0 This content is for informational purposes only.
