Legal Sports Betting Virginia

FAQs

If you’ve got questions about legal sports betting in Virginia, we’ve got answers! Find out how old you need to be, who oversees legal sports betting, and who can and can’t participate below.

IS ONLINE SPORTS BETTING LEGAL IN VIRGINIA?

Yes, legal online sports betting is allowed in Virginia. Virginia legal sports betting was first approved in April of 2020, and became legal on July 1st of the same year. The first legal betting sites went live in VA in January of 2021. 

FanDuel was the first legal Virginia sportsbook to launch after forming a partnership with the Washington Football Team. They were followed shortly by other major industry names such as William Hill, DraftKings and BetMGM. 

And with several new land-based casinos set to open soon, all adding their own retail sports betting outlets to the mix, there will be even more brands to choose from in the near future! 

CAN I PLACE A BET WHILE OUTSIDE VIRGINIA?

No, you must be within state lines to play on Virginia’s legal betting sites. State and Federal Law prohibits betting on a Virginia sportsbook from outside the state. This is enforced by Geolocation Technology. You can register a new account and even make deposits and withdrawals from outside Indiana.

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO BET IN VIRGINIA?

Technically, you have to be 21 years or older to bet online legally in Virginia. However, there are some legal sports betting sites which have a minimum age requirement of 18. Usually, you will be asked to provide your age when you first try to sign up to a legal sports betting site or app, so you’ll know straight away whether you’re eligible or not.

CAN I BET ON COLLEGE SPORTS IN VIRGINIA?

Yes, betting on College Sports is permitted in Virginia, but there are restrictions. In-state collegiate betting markets are closed, so you cannot bet on an event involving a Virginia college team, only teams from outside of the state. In addition, proposition bets are not permitted on any college sports.

WHO REGULATES LEGAL ONLINE SPORTS BETTING IN VA?

The Virginia Lottery is the body responsible for the regulation of legal sports betting in Virginia. It was founded in 1987 to oversee the then newly approved state lottery and now also oversees Virginia sports betting. 

It ensures all operators are comprehensively vetted so your funds, identity and privacy are totally secure when placing wagers online. The Virginia Lottery is also responsible for auditing, licensing, and ensuring compliance among all legal betting platforms in Virginia.  

Thanks for reading! We hope you’ve now got a solid grasp on what is and isn’t allowed when it comes to sports wagering in Old Dominion. 

FAQs

If you’ve got questions about legal sports betting in Virginia, we’ve got answers! Find out how old you need to be, who oversees legal sports betting, and who can and can’t participate below.

IS ONLINE SPORTS BETTING LEGAL IN VIRGINIA?

Yes, legal online sports betting is allowed in Virginia. Virginia legal sports betting was first approved in April of 2020, and became legal on July 1st of the same year. The first legal betting sites went live in VA in January of 2021. 

FanDuel was the first legal Virginia sportsbook to launch after forming a partnership with the Washington Football Team. They were followed shortly by other major industry names such as William Hill, DraftKings and BetMGM. 

And with several new land-based casinos set to open soon, all adding their own retail sports betting outlets to the mix, there will be even more brands to choose from in the near future! 

CAN I PLACE A BET WHILE OUTSIDE VIRGINIA?

No, you must be within state lines to play on Virginia’s legal betting sites. State and Federal Law prohibits betting on a Virginia sportsbook from outside the state. This is enforced by Geolocation Technology. You can register a new account and even make deposits and withdrawals from outside Indiana.

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO BET IN VIRGINIA?

Technically, you have to be 21 years or older to bet online legally in Virginia. However, there are some legal sports betting sites which have a minimum age requirement of 18. Usually, you will be asked to provide your age when you first try to sign up to a legal sports betting site or app, so you’ll know straight away whether you’re eligible or not.

CAN I BET ON COLLEGE SPORTS IN VIRGINIA?

Yes, betting on College Sports is permitted in Virginia, but there are restrictions. In-state collegiate betting markets are closed, so you cannot bet on an event involving a Virginia college team, only teams from outside of the state. In addition, proposition bets are not permitted on any college sports.

WHO REGULATES LEGAL ONLINE SPORTS BETTING IN VA?

The Virginia Lottery is the body responsible for the regulation of legal sports betting in Virginia. It was founded in 1987 to oversee the then newly approved state lottery and now also oversees Virginia sports betting. 

It ensures all operators are comprehensively vetted so your funds, identity and privacy are totally secure when placing wagers online. The Virginia Lottery is also responsible for auditing, licensing, and ensuring compliance among all legal betting platforms in Virginia.  

Thanks for reading! We hope you’ve now got a solid grasp on what is and isn’t allowed when it comes to sports wagering in Old Dominion. 

Remember, you can find lots of helpful hints and guidelines for ensuring you have a safe and secure betting experience on our Safe Sports Betting in Virginia page. 

For general info on how to get started, which sports you can wager on, and what types of bets you can make, head on over to our main Sports Betting in Virginia