Virginia Gambling News

June 3, 2022

Virginia Sports Betting Grows 69% YOY in April

April 6, 2022

Virginia Sports Betting Sees 51% YOY Growth in February

Virginia sports betting has seen over 51% year-over-year growth in February, which brought nearly $402 million in handle. February was the fifth straight month for the state with a $400 […]

September 5, 2021

Virginia Sports Betting July Handle Lowest Since Launch

Virginia sports betting reported a 31% drop in its monthly handle in July, the lowest full month for the industry since it launched in late January. According to figures released […]

August 1, 2021

Virginia Sports Betting Sees $235M in June Handle

Amid the peak of a summer slump when most other states are witnessing declining handles, Virginia sports betting saw a slight recovery in the June report. According to the Virginia […]

July 23, 2021

Virginia Lottery Approves Casino Regulations in 5 Cities

The Virginia Lottery Board approved Wednesday a set of proposed regulations to govern the casino gambling industry a year after legalizing the expanded gaming. The proposed regulations now go to […]

July 5, 2021

Virginia Becomes Fastest Sports Betting Market To Reach $1bn

Virginia has become the fastest new sports betting market to clear $1 billion in overall handle in May, beating Tennessee which made the record in April. The commonwealth made the […]

June 18, 2021

Virginia Lottery Flooded With Sportsbook Applications Against Limited Licenses

As many as 18 applicants have applied for the Virginia sports betting license against five available in the state, according to a lottery official. The applications are currently being reviewed […]

June 4, 2021

Virginia Sports Betting Posts $236.4M in Apil Handle

The nationwide declining trend in sports betting also visited the newly launched Virginia industry which reported a total handle of $236.4 million in April. According to the figures released Friday […]

May 16, 2021

Virginia Sports Betting Tops $300M Handle In March

In its second-full month, Virginia sports betting topped $300 million in March handle after its online-only sports betting launched on January 21. The March Madness swelled the number, making up […]

April 28, 2021

Unibet Gets Virginia Sports Betting Market Access

Virginia sports betting approved its tenth sports betting license on Thursday with the addition of Unibet, a subsidiary of Kindred Group. Under the temporary license, Unibet will be allowed to […]