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Mayor's 2026 Budget: Expanding Gambling in D.C.

5/31/2025

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Mayor Muriel Bowser's ambitious 2026 budget aims to revitalize Washington, D.C. by expanding gambling options, introducing commercial bingo, poker, and blackjack tournaments. With affordable licensing fees to empower local businesses and a 25% tax on gaming revenue, the proposal sparks hope and concern alike, especially regarding funding for problem gambling. The D.C. Council's approval is crucial by August.

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Story summary

Mayor Muriel Bowser's ambitious 2026 budget aims to revitalize Washington, D.C. by expanding gambling options, introducing commercial bingo, poker, and blackjack tournaments. With affordable licensing fees to empower local businesses and a 25% tax on gaming revenue, the proposal sparks hope and concern alike, especially regarding funding for problem gambling. The D.C. Council's approval is crucial by August.