Washington, D.C., may not have the size of New York or New Jersey, but its sports betting market continues to evolve in ways that make it a fascinating case study.

In August, bettors wagered $55.1 million, producing $5.6 million in sportsbook revenue and $1.27 million in taxes.

While the raw numbers are modest compared to state markets, they represent a doubling of activity in just one year. D.C. has quietly become one of the fastest-growing small jurisdictions in the U.S.

From less than $1 million in handle at launch in 2020 to nearly $55.1 million in August 2025, D.C. has scaled up more than sixtyfold in just five years.

The August 2025 tax take of $1.27 million is nearly identical to July 2024, even though the handle doubled. That’s because the hold percentage fell from 14.2% to 10.1%, and the new tiered tax structure distributes proceeds differently across licensees.