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Gambling licensing in United States — Virginia
Virginia legalised online sports betting in 2020, launching on 21 January 2021. The Lottery issues permits and lists licensed sportsbooks with logos; brand names come from that page and company names from my own knowledge. Online casino is not legal.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Code of Virginia §58.1-4030 (HB 896, 2020)
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Sports betting permit (up to 12 online + casino permits)
- Supplier and vendor registration
Key licensee requirements
- Players 21+ and physically in Virginia
- No bets on Virginia college teams
- Tax 15% of adjusted gross revenue (my own knowledge, needs checking)
Legislation and standards
HB 896 / SB 384 (2020)
Legalised sports betting under the Lottery.