Where can I bet on sports in Virginia?Ĭurrently, the only way to bet on sports in Virginia is online through the numerous online and mobile sportsbooks. There is discussion in the state legislature, though, as to whether this should remain the sole responsibility of the Virginia Lottery or if a new commission should be set up to focus on casino and online sports betting. This body is charged with regulating the licensing, auditing, and compliance of any sportsbook who are looking to operate in Old Dominion. Legal sports betting in Virginia is currently controlled by the Virginia Lottery. This means Virginia residents need to use one of the numerous, legal online sportsbooks in order to place bets. While these laws allow for legal retail sports betting, there are currently no operational sportsbooks.

This followed a long legislative progress which culminated in Governor Ralph Northam signing the bills into law in April 2020. Sports betting is completely legal in Virginia and was rolled out to residents aged at least 21 years old in January 2021.

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This means that the only way for Virginia residents to legally bet on sports is to use one of the numerous online sportsbooks or betting apps which are licensed and regulated in the state. While there are plans to introduce casino gaming to Old Dominion, there are currently no locations operational. However, there are currently no retail sports betting sites in Virginia. This followed on from Governor Ralph Northam signing the bills to make online sports betting legal in April 2020.

Online sports betting is completely legal in Virginia, with Old Dominion legalizing residents placing wagers on their favorite teams in January 2021.

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