Mayor Bowser bets on gaming to counter DC’s shrinking revenues Council weighs poker, blackjack, and bingo legalization proposal New gambling plan aims to boost tourism and fill budget holes Washington, DC, is facing deepening fiscal pressure from federal job cuts and downsizing under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), shrinking tax revenues from empty offices, and the ongoing loss of tourism and entertainment dollars to Maryland and Virginia. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s latest bet? Legalizing poker, blackjack, and bingo to bring back revenue and visitors. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser speaking at a press conference in August. Her plan to legalize poker, blackjack, and bingo is part of a broader strategy to boost revenues for the district. (Image: Getty) Bowser has now formally introduced the Poker and Blackjack Gaming Authorization Act, which would license and regulate live commercial poker and blackjack in bars, hotels, and other licensed venues for those over 18, WJLA (ABC 7 News Washington) reports. It would also…Read MoreCategory: Mid-Atlantic, Poker, Politics, D.C. budget deficit, Kenyan McDuffie, Muriel Bowser gambling bill, poker legalization, Washington D.C. economySource: Casino.org