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Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios A new bill would open up D.C.'s much-criticized mobile sports betting program to big-name apps like FanDuel and DraftKings.
Why it matters: Since legalizing sports gambling in 2019, the D.C. government has only allowed its own GambetDC app to be used for online betting, except inside sports arenas and sportsbooks.
Driving the news: Council member Elissa Silverman introduced a bill on Monday that would allow sports betting on other regulated apps, ending the city’s total control over the market.
Supporters of opening up the market hope competing apps will be more popular among users and increase revenue for the city.
The intrigue: The bill would also require D.C.
Lottery’s controversial contract with Intralot to be terminated when it expires in 2024.
The D.C.
Council narrowly voted in 2019 to give the Greek lottery company the sports wagering contract without a competitive bidding process.
Intralot also manages the District’s traditional lottery program.
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