The Washington DC Council has unanimously approved the final reading of the budget bill, which incorporates pivotal changes for mobile sports betting in the District. This decision, reached on Tuesday, is now awaiting the signature of Mayor Muriel Bowser. Following her approval, the bill will undergo a 30-day congressional review period, potentially fast-tracking the implementation of these changes.

The newly adopted regulations propose significant modifications to the existing sports betting landscape. Since April, FanDuel has been the exclusive District-wide operator, replacing Intralot’s GambetDC. However, FanDuel has not issued any public comments regarding the Council’s recent decision. However, last week the company clearly stated that it would consider terminating the current agreement if the budget is approved.

A key amendment in the new sports betting legislation, approved earlier this month, allows the seven professional sports teams based …