Gov. Northam Approves VA Sports Betting Bills After Amendments

Virginia Welcomes Sports Betting

Virginia sports betting has officially been made legal now that VA Governor Ralph Northam has signed off on three bills. The Virginia Lottery has until September to draw up rules and regulations, but the bills will be enacted into law July 1. RICHMOND, Va. – … Read more

Virginia Sports Betting Bill Amendments Passed In House & Senate

Gov. Ralph Northam - VA Capitol

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

Virginia Sports Betting Is One Step Away From Legalization

Virginia Sports Betting

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

Will Dan Snyder Get Sports Betting In Virginia or Maryland?

Dan Snyder

The Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder wants to build a new stadium. Snyder seems to be increasingly interested in allowing a sportsbook to open in his new stadium. The new Redskins stadium could be in either Maryland or Virginia, depending on where the stadium could … Read more

House Of Delegates Has Two VA Sports Betting Bills To Consider

Virginia Sports Betting

Annual revenue estimates show numbers exceeding a $400 million gain from the legal sports betting market in Virginia. From these projections, most of the business would be coming from the mobile and internet wagering platforms. While both bills include retail locations, an online-only sportsbook would … Read more