Virginia
Sports Betting
Virginia launched sports betting in January 2021 with a 15% tax rate. Operators can deduct promotional credits from taxable revenue.
Sports Betting in Virginia
Virginia launched sports betting in January 2021 with a 15% tax rate. Operators can deduct promotional credits from taxable revenue.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in Virginia, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the Virginia Lottery. The minimum age to bet is 21, and bettors must be physically located within Virginia state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
Virginia taxes sports betting operators at 15% of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 13 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in Jan 2021.
How to Start Betting in Virginia
To place a legal sports bet in Virginia, you must (1) be at least 21 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to Virginia for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in Virginia
The following 13 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in Virginia. All operators are regulated by the Virginia Lottery.
FanDuel
Market leader — Commanders partner
→DraftKings
Deep live markets
→BetMGM
Caesars Rewards
→Caesars
Caesars Rewards
→Fanatics
FanCash rewards
→bet365
International markets
→ESPN BET
PENN Entertainment
→BetRivers
Rush Street Interactive
→Hard Rock Bet
Unity rewards
→BetMGM
MGM National Harbor nearby
→WynnBET
Wynn Resorts
→SuperBook
Vegas-style
→Unibet
European operator
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