The D.C. attorney general’s office is investigating the District’s lottery and sports gambling contract, according to two sources with knowledge of the probe.
Why it matters: D.C. awarded the contract to Intralot in 2019 to build the city’s first sports betting app, which was widely panned, failed to meet revenue projections for the District and was replaced this year by FanDuel and other third-party apps.
What we’re hearing: Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s office requested information related to the contract from Intralot back in summer 2023, one of the sources said. Both asked for anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the investigation.
Context: Schwalb’s office can bring civil cases against companies. It’s unclear if the probe is targeting Intralot or one of its D.C. subcontractors, or whether it will result in a lawsuit.
The big picture: The ongoing investigation comes amid an unfolding scandal over other city contracts. Council member Trayon White is fighting allegations of accepting bribes, while a District contractor, Allieu Kamara, pleaded guilty in August to fraud and bribing city officials.