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Virginia sports betting: Is legal sports betting available in Virginia?

Is sports betting legal in Virginia? We look at the latest information.

No, sports betting in Virginia is not legal at this time.

Sports betting in Virginia

Democrat Governor Ralph Northam signed bill SB-1126 in March 2019, allowing the Virginia Lottery System to expand gambling in the Old Dominion. There were 10 other gambling expansion bills failed or vetoed in the legislature. However, SB-1126 is passed and sports wagering could be offered depending upon a voter referendum.

Online sportsbooks in Virginia

None.

Retail sportsbooks in Virginia

None, but that could change depending on the results of resident voting to expand betting. Democrat Senator Louise Lucas introduced the bill which would mean opening commercial casinos in Bristol, Danville and Portsmouth, as well as on Native American land near Norfolk and Richmond.

The Virginia Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology called for a study on gambling’s impact with a mandate requiring the review be completed by Nov. 1.

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Virginia close to legalizing sports betting; could play factor in new Redskins’ stadium

Virginia is close to legalizing sports betting, which could be a deciding factor for Snyder, as he looks for a stadium location for Redskins.

There are some new developments that are being made in the search for a new stadium for the Washington Redskins.

It became official on Sunday morning that a sports betting bill was passed in the Virginia House and Senate, which may play a major roll in helping Redskins’ owner Dan Snyder deciding where he wants to build a new home for his team. The bill needs to be signed by Gov. Ralph Northam to become law.

According to Michael Phillips, with the Richmond-Times Dispatch, Snyder is weighing his options on a new stadium location, and the state of Virginia has become a major player in that competition in recent months. The passing of legal sports betting could be a defining factor. As the NFL transitions into an era where they look to further incorporate gambling into the game, Snyder has been rumored to be one of the leading men on this forefront. Many believe that his future stadium deal will look to have a sportsbook on the premises so that fans can wager on Redskins games.

A location in Virginia offers a more feasible location that would allow room to develop, and the addition of legal wagering being an option is an enticing addition.

We will have to see what further developments come along, but don’t overlook a possible move in the future.

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