Virginia regulators are reviewing restrictions on NBA player prop bets after insider-betting scandals. This signals a nationwide push to tighten rules and protect integrity in legal sports betting markets. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Following insider-betting allegations involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, the Virginia Lottery Board … Read more
Virginians are expected to see online and mobile sports betting platforms in January of 2021. The Virginia Lottery Board will be accepting applications from now until Halloween for all of those involved in the sports wagering industry interested in applying. RICHMOND, Va. – After various … Read more
Virginia will be able to see a legal sports betting industry launch as early as mid-January 2021, just in time for the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. The Virginia Lottery has a month to finalize the rules and regulations for the sports wagering market … 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
After many readings and amendments, Virginia legislators agreed upon Senate Bill 1126 on Saturday, which is the first step in allowing legal sports betting in the state. The bill was approved in the Senate by a vote of 30-10. It still requires the signature of approval … Read more
