Sports betting in Virginia: Which sportsbooks are available? How can I place a bet?

Legalized sports betting has exploded onto the scene in the United States following the reversal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) in 2018. Since then, 33 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some capacity, and this number is sure to increase in the coming years.

Want to know if you’re able to bet in the Old Dominion? Check out our Virginia guide to sports betting:

Is sports betting legal in Virginia?

Virginia legalized sports betting in April 2020 but didn't go live until January 2021. Virginia joined Tennessee as an online-only sports-betting state, which means no retail sports betting at casinos, etc.

How do I bet on sports in Virginia?

Virginians must be 21 or older to bet on sports in person/online. However, residents can bet on horse racing in person at Colonial Downs and Shenandoah Downs or online at sites such as TVG and TwinSpires. 

Can I bet on college sports in Virginia?

Virginia has 14 D1 programs, but residents cannot bet on them. Additionally, Virginians cannot bet on college player props, such as, "Will player 'x' score more than 15.5 points in a game." However, residents can bet on college basketball, football, and baseball games that don't involve Virginia teams. Virginians also cannot live bet on college sports, which means they cannot wager on a live point spread in the middle of a sporting event.

Where can I bet on sports in Virginia?

Since there are no retail locations in Virginia yet as the state prepares to build casinos, bettors have the full functionality and capability to bet on sports via mobile/online using the 15 available sportsbooks. The state can have up to 18 online sportsbooks 

Below is a list of the online sportsbooks in Virginia, along with their corresponding partner (if applicable):