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Bet-VA is a guide to legal betting in Virginia: who licenses it, who can place a bet, which sportsbooks accept Virginia players and what the state allows beyond sports betting. Online sports betting in Virginia has been legal since January 21, 2021, and it is run under the Virginia Lottery.
Sports betting in Virginia
Licensed online sportsbooks accept bettors who are 21 or older and physically in the state. Our Virginia sports betting guide lists the sportsbooks we review, their welcome offers as they were published when we wrote the page, how registration and geolocation work and why bets on games of Virginia college teams are not offered.
Casinos in Virginia
Commercial casinos operate in Bristol, Portsmouth and Danville, and temporary casinos are open in Norfolk and Petersburg while their permanent resorts are built. Real-money online casino games are not legal. The Virginia casinos page explains what is open and what the law says about online play.
Horse betting
Horse betting in Virginia is allowed. You can bet at the track or online through licensed advance-deposit wagering sites such as TVG and TwinSpires. The minimum age is 18.
Daily fantasy sports
Fantasy contests are a separate product from sports betting and are overseen under their own rules. Our Virginia daily fantasy sports page covers what the law permits and how the main contest sites work for Virginia players.
Virginia Lottery
The Virginia Lottery sells draw and scratch games, and its profits go to K-12 education. Players must be 18 or older. The same agency regulates sports betting in the state.
How we write these pages
Each page is written from the operator’s own terms and the rules published by the Virginia Lottery. Welcome offers and bonus codes change often, so check the operator’s page before you deposit.
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State rulesVirginia Sports Betting Law: Why In-State College Teams Are Blocked from Wagering MenusUnder Virginia law, licensed sportsbooks in the Commonwealth cannot accept or place any wager on Virginia college sports.
GeolocationNorthern Virginia Sports Betting: DC and Maryland Border Geolocation RulesVirginia sports-betting regulations enforce a strict geographical boundary: an account holder residing in Arlington, Alexandria…
TaxesVirginia Gambling Winnings Tax: What the State Collects, What the IRS Demands and What Records to RetainGambling winnings are fully taxable under federal law, and the Internal Revenue Service requires taxpayers to report all of them…
CasinosVirginia Casinos, Sports Betting, and the Legal Boundary on Online PlayUnder Virginia law, physical casino gaming and internet-based wagering occupy two distinct statutory tracks.Partner sites
