Is sports betting legal in Virginia?
Legal, online and in person
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Virginia, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
| Status | Legal, online and in person |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Virginia Lottery |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Online sports betting is regulated by the Virginia Lottery. Bets on youth sports, proposition bets on college sports, and bets on games involving Virginia college teams are prohibited.
Licensed online sportsbooks in Virginia
As listed by the Virginia Lottery:
- Bally Bet
- bet365
- BetMGM
- Caesars Sportsbook
- DraftKings
- theScore Bet
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- FanDuel
- Hard Rock Bet
- BetRivers
What these books charge
Every sportsbook builds a margin into its prices. We measured it on NBA player props over the 2025-26 season. Lower is cheaper for you. Among the books licensed in Virginia:
| Sportsbook | Average NBA prop margin | Lines measured |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 6.19% | 112,996 |
| DraftKings | 6.66% | 125,315 |
| BetMGM | 7.07% | 129,131 |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | 7.10% | 48,864 |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 7.29% | 64,651 |
| BetRivers | 7.40% | 55,504 |
Margins are national averages across states. Full tables by market: which sportsbook charges the most vig. What the number means: hold vs vig.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in Virginia?
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Virginia, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
Who regulates sports betting in Virginia?
The Virginia Lottery.
Sources
- Virginia Lottery: Casinos & Sports Betting (licensed sports betting operators)
- Virginia Lottery: Sports Betting
Other states with the same status: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa. All states.