A proposed repeal of Internet gambling in the District passed its committee and appears headed for approval by the full D.C. Council next week before the first games have even been made available. The repeal passed by a 3-2 vote and Committee Chairman Jack Evans said he believes the bill will have the four additional votes it needs — including the bill’s two sponsors — to pass the full council next week.

Council members who voted for the repeal Wednesday said they did so because they did not like the fact that online gambling was legalized through a 2011 budget amendment that most of the council was unaware had been added.