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District of Columbia Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 22-1701 et seq. |
| Gambling | Playing any game of chance for money or property. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | All wagering on athletic contests, including horse racing, prohibited. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Prohibited. |
| Casinos Allowed? | No house, vessel, or place on land or water, may be set up for gaming purposes. No gambling devices such as slot machines or roulette wheels permitted. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Bingo, raffles, and Monte Carlo night parties organized for educational and charitable purposes allowed. Three-card monte; confidence games; bookmaking; bucketing illegal. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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