Virginia online betting
Online betting in the state of Virginia is legal but only for sports betting.
Virginians can legally bet on any sports they like as well as enjoy the benefits of wagering on fantasy sports. Online casino gambling in Virginia is not legal but the landscape is not set in the Old Dominion as the state aims to offer online gambling across the board.
As for other Virginia betting alternatives, Virginians can use Sweepstakes sites that are deemed to be legal as long as the prize is based on chance. These sites can recreate the online casino experience.
Betting Sites in Virginia
The three best-betting sites in Virginia are William Hill, BetMGM, and DraftKings.
All three of these sites are legalized sportsbooks that offer residents of the Old Dominion extensive markets on sports both local and internationally. With that said, anyone who is passionate about betting on horse racing should use the TVG site as it is the largest one around for online betting for horse racing. Virginians can choose between 150 tracks not only in America but around the world as well.
Best Apps in Virginia
Virginians can now choose between 12 sports betting apps that have been made legal in the state.
The Caesars sportsbook app has recorded over a million downloads so far. The FanDuel app also offers residents of Virginia extensive online sports betting features as does the DraftKings app, which is the best place to go if you want to play fantasy sports.
Top Land-based Sportsbooks in Virginia
There are currently no land-based sportsbooks in the Old Dominion at the moment despite all the progress that has been made to legalize online sports betting in Virginia.
That will surely change going forward though with the presumption being that spring 2022 should see the first physical sportsbooks go up in Virginia. Until then, Virginians will have to make do with sports betting that is online.
What is the Legal Betting Age in Virginia?
Virginia online betting requires anyone who wants to take part to be over the age of 18. No upcoming changes to that law appear to be forthcoming which will mean that the outlook for 2021 and the foreseeable future will remain the same. Indeed, betting in Virginia will remain exclusive to those over 18.
Tax When Betting in Virginia?
Anyone wagering in Virginia and subsequently winning will have to pay taxes. The lowest taxation on winnings that Virginians will be charged is 2% on anything between $0-$3,000, whilst the highest is 5.75% on anything over $17,000.
Betting Bonuses in Virginia
There are betting bonuses available to claim at all of the five online sportsbooks when wagering in Virginia.
The sportsbooks offering bonuses are FanDuel, DraftKings, William Hill, BetMGM, and BetRivers. More online sports betting operators will be given licenses to trade in Virginia which will mean many more bonuses being made available.
Top three offers in Virginia
Both FanDuel and DraftKings offer residents of the Old Dominion extremely large opening bonuses when they sign up. The same goes for the international online sports betting app William Hill. Once you sign up with William Hill and have made your first deposit, you will be awarded a generous bonus.
Professional Teams in Virginia
Despite having a large population, Virginia does not have a professional sports team playing in any of the big leagues around the country. Although the Washington Football Team that competes in the NFL and the Washington Capitals that play in the NHL, have their training facilities located in Virginia.
FAQ
Will more online betting companies offer services in Virginia soon?
Yes, they will. Pointsbet and Bet365 are just two of the companies expected to start offering more Virginia betting choices soon. That number is likely to grow over the next few years quite substantially.
When will land-based casinos open in Virginia?
Assuming all goes well, land-based casinos in Virginia should open in 2023.
Does Virginia have a state lottery?
Yes, Virginia has a state lottery that has been in existence since 1989. Virginia doesn’t have an online lottery but does offer subscriptions for Mega Millions, Powerball, and Cash4Life.