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 Gov. Ralph Northam sent recent sports betting bills back to the state Legislature with proposed amendments that would increase licensing fees for sportsbooks. The most impactful change would require a $50,000 background check fee for all “principals” of a sports betting operator—this could cost … Read more
SB 384 / HB 896 would have become law without the action of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. Instead, Northam requested that the lawmakers modify the tax money allocation. RICHMOND, Va.- Sports betting may still be coming to Virginia despite Governor Ralph Northam sending VA SB … Read more
There are three bills to legalize sports betting in Virginia that are awaiting action from Governor Ralph Northam. Northam received the bills on March 20 and has until April 11 for all final decisions to be made. The legal sports betting market in Virginia could … 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
Virginia’s Democratic Primary opens today, and 99 delegates are up for grabs. Joe Biden is a heavy favorite to win a plurality of delegates in Virginia. Despite Biden being the favorite, other candidates could still capture a respectable number of delegates. RICHMOND, Va. – Polling … Read more
There are 14 states that will vote for a Democratic nominee on Tuesday. Senator Bernie Sanders is favored to win a majority of the states. With two drop-outs, Joe Biden could potentially gain momentum on Super Tuesday. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Super Tuesday happens this week … 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 two sports betting bills that are making progress in Virginia. The sports betting bills in question for Virginia are VA SB 384 and VA HB 896. The minor differences between the bills could have a big impact on Virginia sports betting. RICHMOND, Va. … Read more
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