Governor Ralph Northam requested various amendments to bills centering around legalizing sports betting in Virginia. Special sessions took place on Wednesday to discuss and vote on the amendments requested by the Governor where all were passed. Governor Northam will have until May 28 to either … Read more
Sports betting bills passed in the Virginia legislature in an emergency session. VA HB 896, VA SB 384, and VA HB 4 are heading to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. If signed, sports betting can launch in Virginia in late fall of 2020 or 2021. RICHMOND, … Read more
The Virginia legislative session adjourns on March 7. Sports betting legalization has been at the forefront of conversation this session with bills VA HB 4, VA HB 896, and VA SB 384. All three bills have the potential to be passed along to Governor Ralph … Read more
Legal sports betting in Virginia continues to be a topic of conversation in the General Assembly. Cities in Virginia that meet the written requirements under bill VA HB 4 would be eligible to open sportsbooks. VA HB 4 passed through the House on February 11 … Read more
Virginia could see legal sports betting in 2020 with bill VA HB 4. The bill has passed through the House and is making its way through the Senate. Sports betting is listed under “casino games” within the bill. RICHMOND, Va. – Gaming in Virginia may … Read more
There are currently no casinos in Virginia. VA SB 1126 was passed during the 2019 legislative session. The bill would allow for casinos with sports betting to be built if it is passed again in the 2020 session. The pre-filed bill gives little to no … Read more