Some Forms of Gambling Are Legal in Virginia Betting on horse racing at a licensed facility. Engaging in charitable gaming where a game of chance, such as bingo, was sponsored by a non-profit organization. Playing a game of chance, such as poker, in someone's home.
About Virginia Sports Betting Virginia legalized sports betting in April 2020. Anyone who is at least 21 years of age, has a valid United States Social Security Number and is physically located within the state of Virginia can bet with DraftKings Sportsbook there. It operates under the Virginia Lottery.
Real money online casinos are currently illegal in Virginia. Only free play social casinos are available. Over a dozen online sportsbooks have opened since sports betting became legal in 2020. There are no land-based casinos in the state, but the first is set to open in July 2022.
A few months after Golden Nugget quietly bowed out of Virginia's market, the company behind bet365 received a temporary license in the state. ... Virginia Sportsbook history.
Sportsbook | Date of First Bet | |
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12. | Hard Rock | March 31, 2022 |
13. | SI Sportsbook | May 9, 2022 |
14. | Betway | May 17, 2022 |
15. | bet365 | TBD |