Virginia sports betting officially went live in January 2021 after the state legalized betting in 2020.
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At the start, sports betting in Virginia will take place via mobile and online sportsbook apps, which have become increasingly popular through the legal US sports betting market.
FanDuel Sportsbook launched the first app through a partnership with the Washington Football Team.
More sports betting apps are in the approval process in Virginia. DraftKings Sportsbook is licensed and live, and BetMGM and BetRivers began operation in January 2021 as well. William Hill joins the market in February 2020.
Here is more of what you need to know about Virginia sports betting.
Virginia sports betting now live in 2021
Legal Virginia online sports betting
Virginia sports betting became legal in April 2020, when the Virginia state legislature passed a sports betting bill.
Betting on sports in Virginia eventually will become available from anywhere within the borders of the state. Mobile VA sports betting on smartphones will allow bettors to sign up for and fund accounts through apps on your device.
You do not need to live in Virginia to bet on sports in the state. You will, however, need to be physically located in the state to place a wager legally.
The state lottery oversees VA sports betting. Regulations are already in place, and more than two dozen sportsbooks have applied to operate in the state. There could be up to a dozen apps available throughout Virginia eventually.
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State law mandates that there will be a minimum of four and a maximum of 12 VA sportsbook apps available.
FanDuel Sportsbook launched first, and DraftKings Sportsbook, BetMGM, BetRivers, and William Hill followed closely. Many more sportsbooks will offer sports betting apps in Virginia. Many of these brands are participating in new markets throughout the US legal market:
Generally speaking, more sportsbooks in a given state lead to a better market. Competition to gain customers often leads to sportsbooks offering better signup offers and promo codes. These can include free bets or deposit matches, ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars.
This is not necessarily a complete list of potential VA sportsbooks. Your smartphone device will use geolocation technology to verify that you are within Virginia before allowing you to bet with these sportsbook apps.
Here's some more information on some of the biggest sportsbooks that will likely find their way into Virginia:
DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings, a leader in both daily fantasy sports and sports betting in the US, has been aggressive about getting into every state possible, and it went live in the state in January 2021.
If you're a new bettor, you can receive $50 free, plus up to an addition $1,000 in bonus offers.
FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel is the current US leader among all sportsbooks in terms of amount wagered, Virginia is an obvious choice for the FanDuel sports betting app. The app provides weekly promotions, daily odds boosts and a live betting tool.
Bettors in the state get up to a $1,000 risk-free bet upon a first deposit.
BetMGM Sportsbook
The sportsbook from MGM Resorts International has been similarly aggressive entering every online sports betting state it can. It will not have a brick-and-mortar casino in the state, but does have one in neighboring Maryland. MGM started its app in January 2021.
Bettors should get a deposit match bonus of up to $500, based on what MGM does in other states.
BetRivers Sportsbook
BetRivers parent Rush Street Interactive partnered with the upcoming Rivers Casino Portsmouth to launch sports betting in Virginia. The brick-and-mortar casino will come later but the mobile platform is available now.
Bettors should be able to access a bonus offer comparable to that available in other states.
William Hill Sportsbook
Caesars will build the casino in Danville; Caesars is also buying William Hill. One plus one equals a VA sportsbook from William Hill, a big operator in Nevada and the UK, with a growing footprint around the US.
William Hill offers up to a $500 free bet on a first deposit in many other states.
Virginia sportsbooks at casinos
As Virginia sports betting launches, there aren't any physical sportsbooks. Part of the reason why? Virginia casinos were approved in 2020 referendums and will be built in the coming years. And there should be sportsbooks at those casinos eventually.
There could also be physical sportsbooks at sporting venues, like Virginia's two auto racing tracks.
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The bill sponsors that helped legalize sports betting in Virginia last year are a step closer to fixing a mistake in their legislation. Both Sen. Jeremy McPike and Del. Mark Sickles submitted bills this year to clarify the cap on mobile sports betting licenses. SB 1254 and HB 1847 make it clear that the five […] Read MoreAs promised, Sen. Brendan Crighton filed the sports betting bill he hopes could finally bring about legal MA sports betting.
Crighton broke down the pertinent points for LSR earlier this month and there don't appear to be any surprises in SD 177.
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'We've modified our bill over the past few years but we're pretty confident in the product we have now,' Crighton said at the time.
Crighton's legislation would require an up-front $10 million fee from any gaming operator that wants to offer Massachusetts sports betting. Sports betting revenue would be taxed at 15%. The bill bans betting on in-state college sports.
Massachusetts obviously would be better off acting sooner than later to get legislation passed. Sports betting dollars are already freely flowing over its border to New Hampshire and Rhode Island, both of which legalized more than 18 months ago.
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Who can take part in MA sports betting?
Now that SD 177 is published, we know who will be in line for a sports betting license:
- Massachusetts' two full-service casinos – Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield – and its Plainridge Park racino operated by Penn National.
- That means Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM and WynnBET are guaranteed licenses.
- Horse racing tracks and off-track betting facilities. New racetracks would be required to invest at least $25 million within three years to qualify for a license.
- Mobile-only sports betting operators.
All licenses would be good for five years with a $1.25 million renewal fee. There's no limit on licenses for now, though that could change as the bill progresses through the legislature.
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Crighton mentioned his bill could bring in $70 million for the state before a bet is accepted.
House proposal calls for betting study
Rep. Bradford Hill has a sports betting proposal of his own, though it could slow down the rollout of a legal industry considerably.
HD 118 andHD 119 establish a special commission that would comprehensively study online sports betting. The eight-person commission would include appointees from Gov. Charlie Baker, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and leaders in the House and Senate.
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The bills are identical except for the breakdown of where tax revenue will go.
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DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings, a leader in both daily fantasy sports and sports betting in the US, has been aggressive about getting into every state possible, and it went live in the state in January 2021.
If you're a new bettor, you can receive $50 free, plus up to an addition $1,000 in bonus offers.
FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel is the current US leader among all sportsbooks in terms of amount wagered, Virginia is an obvious choice for the FanDuel sports betting app. The app provides weekly promotions, daily odds boosts and a live betting tool.
Bettors in the state get up to a $1,000 risk-free bet upon a first deposit.
BetMGM Sportsbook
The sportsbook from MGM Resorts International has been similarly aggressive entering every online sports betting state it can. It will not have a brick-and-mortar casino in the state, but does have one in neighboring Maryland. MGM started its app in January 2021.
Bettors should get a deposit match bonus of up to $500, based on what MGM does in other states.
BetRivers Sportsbook
BetRivers parent Rush Street Interactive partnered with the upcoming Rivers Casino Portsmouth to launch sports betting in Virginia. The brick-and-mortar casino will come later but the mobile platform is available now.
Bettors should be able to access a bonus offer comparable to that available in other states.
William Hill Sportsbook
Caesars will build the casino in Danville; Caesars is also buying William Hill. One plus one equals a VA sportsbook from William Hill, a big operator in Nevada and the UK, with a growing footprint around the US.
William Hill offers up to a $500 free bet on a first deposit in many other states.
Virginia sportsbooks at casinos
As Virginia sports betting launches, there aren't any physical sportsbooks. Part of the reason why? Virginia casinos were approved in 2020 referendums and will be built in the coming years. And there should be sportsbooks at those casinos eventually.
There could also be physical sportsbooks at sporting venues, like Virginia's two auto racing tracks.
Latest VA sports betting news
Virginia Closer To Adding 5 More Mobile Sports Betting Licenses
The bill sponsors that helped legalize sports betting in Virginia last year are a step closer to fixing a mistake in their legislation. Both Sen. Jeremy McPike and Del. Mark Sickles submitted bills this year to clarify the cap on mobile sports betting licenses. SB 1254 and HB 1847 make it clear that the five […] Read MoreAs promised, Sen. Brendan Crighton filed the sports betting bill he hopes could finally bring about legal MA sports betting.
Crighton broke down the pertinent points for LSR earlier this month and there don't appear to be any surprises in SD 177.
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'We've modified our bill over the past few years but we're pretty confident in the product we have now,' Crighton said at the time.
Crighton's legislation would require an up-front $10 million fee from any gaming operator that wants to offer Massachusetts sports betting. Sports betting revenue would be taxed at 15%. The bill bans betting on in-state college sports.
Massachusetts obviously would be better off acting sooner than later to get legislation passed. Sports betting dollars are already freely flowing over its border to New Hampshire and Rhode Island, both of which legalized more than 18 months ago.
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Who can take part in MA sports betting?
Now that SD 177 is published, we know who will be in line for a sports betting license:
- Massachusetts' two full-service casinos – Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield – and its Plainridge Park racino operated by Penn National.
- That means Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM and WynnBET are guaranteed licenses.
- Horse racing tracks and off-track betting facilities. New racetracks would be required to invest at least $25 million within three years to qualify for a license.
- Mobile-only sports betting operators.
All licenses would be good for five years with a $1.25 million renewal fee. There's no limit on licenses for now, though that could change as the bill progresses through the legislature.
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Crighton mentioned his bill could bring in $70 million for the state before a bet is accepted.
House proposal calls for betting study
Rep. Bradford Hill has a sports betting proposal of his own, though it could slow down the rollout of a legal industry considerably.
HD 118 andHD 119 establish a special commission that would comprehensively study online sports betting. The eight-person commission would include appointees from Gov. Charlie Baker, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and leaders in the House and Senate.
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The bills are identical except for the breakdown of where tax revenue will go.
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'I want as many bills in so we can get something passed,' Hill said.
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The commission would have to meet within 30 days of the bill's passage. A recommendation for sports betting legislation would be due within 120 days of the bill's passage.
Hill's proposal also taxes daily fantasy sports revenue at 15% with an application fee that's the lesser of $100,000 or 1.5% of the operator's gross revenue from the previous year. DFS is not illegal in Massachusetts but there's currently no tax structure.
