For the third straight year, FamousDC and AGA tipped-off the NCAA College Basketball tournament – no upsets in sight. But the point of the madness was to also point out the undeniable belief Americans have when it comes to sports betting: it should be legalized. Check out all our event photos …

#GUESTEDITOR   Elaina Plott Staff Writer for Washingtonian “I’m beaming about the fact that I don’t have to cover anything related to healthcare! Godspeed, Hill staffers and reporters. You deserve a stiff Manhattan.” Weather: Looks like this weekend will be grayer than that last patch of hair on your grandpa’s head. We top …

#MANAGINGEDITOR   KATHRYN LYONS Managing Editor at FamousDC “Don’t kiss, touch, or be within a 10-mile radius of me, I’m Irish“ Weather: On a scale of 1 to “o-m-g amazing”, it’s a solid “alright, I guess”. The rest of your Friday will be chilly with a chance of rain later tonight (good …

#GUESTEDITOR Andrew Rafferty Political Reporter at NBC News “Yesterday I turned 30. Today I am formally endorsing whatever healthcare bill covers Vitaminwater and everything bagels and won’t treat a hangover as a pre-existing condition.“ Weather: Welp, winter decided to show up just in time for the days that we like …

The college basketball binge is finally over which means your hangover is probably starting to set in. Luckily for the winners of our NCAA March Madness bracket challenge, the party is just getting started. We teamed up with Cloture Club to put together a bracket pool for a chance to win awesome …

A few weeks back, FamousDC teamed up with the American Gaming Association and the Washington Examiner to tip off the beginning of March Madness with an epic watch party. As guests mingled, sipped cocktails, and talked basketball, we had them submit their picks for the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. …

Daylight Saving Time + March Madness = why are we even working this week? Oh and then the Metro shuts down. Between these things, studies estimate nearly $6 billion in lost productivity or revenue. Seriously. $6 billion. That’s real money, even to Trump. NBC News shares a new report that, …

It all starts this Thursday night at tip off. Join us as we watch the games. But first, choose your bracket! Some let their kids do the picking; some rely on the pros; others just choose at random. Whatever your strategy for picking a March Madness bracket, give it your best …

Take a break from watching politicos battle it out on stage, and enjoy some good old fashioned competition on the court. Join us as we watch the first round of the NCAA tournament at the stunning headquarters of the American Gaming Association with the Washington Examiner. March Madness will be in …

UPDATE: 1st place: Stever Orr 2nd place: Mary Beal 3rd place: Tommy Nguyen Thanks everyone who participated in our bracket challenge with ClotureClub. Winners will be announced at half time of Wednesday’s trivia at Capitol Lounge. (winners don’t need to be there) 1st prize $100 gift certificate to Cap Lounge …

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How is that morning coffee? Have a few links to sweeten up the daily quest for lunch. You can thank us later. Ben Smith says to always bet on black [double down bipartisanship ] Can the Obama campaign on change in 2012? [what then ] What ever happened to Nina …

And the winners are … @karlrove vs. @bdayspring WINNER: @karlrove @bdayspring @karlrove set a record earlier for the most hashtags ever used in one tweet.  #FDC was not one of them. MAJOR UPSET: @bdayspring came out of nowhere and threw up a buzzer beater. @SorenDayton vs. @amandacarpenter WINNER: @SorenDayton Even …

When you get to the end zone, act like you’ve been there. When you lose, keep your head up. Good example … Funny examples

View the updated brackets. @erickaandersen vs. @robklause We figured Ms. Andersen would come out of the gate swinging, but that hasn’t been the case.  As for @robklause, he’s had some activity, but has also been quiet.  This one is a definite toss up. @BetsyMTP vs. @TheSleuth Radio silence – although …