Sports betting in Virginia: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Virginia has 6 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics, BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 6 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Virginia Lottery
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Virginia law say about sports betting?
Online and mobile sports betting is legal for people physically in Virginia, with permits from the Virginia Lottery; the first licensed sportsbooks began taking bets on 2021-01-21. State law also allows sports betting facilities inside licensed casinos. Source: Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Virginia gambling timeline, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Virginia Lottery (the Department) runs the state's sports betting program and issues permits, and the Virginia Lottery Board regulates sports betting operations (Va. Code 58.1-4031). Source: Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Chapter 40, Article 2 (Sports Betting), checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. No one may knowingly accept a sports bet from a person under 21 in Virginia (Va. Code 58.1-4040), and permit holders must verify age so that no bet is placed by or for anyone younger than 21 (11VAC5-80-50). Source: Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Chapter 40, Article 2 (Sports Betting), checked October 6, 2026.
- Tax and licensing. Virginia imposes a 15% tax on a sports betting permit holder's adjusted gross revenue (Va. Code 58.1-4037). Of the proceeds, 2.5% goes to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and 97.5% to the general fund (58.1-4038). Source: Code of Virginia (Title 58.1, Chapter 40, Article 2), checked October 6, 2026.
- What you can bet on. Virginia law bars proposition bets on college sports and any bet on Virginia college sports (Va. Code 58.1-4039). Other games in a multigame event that includes a Virginia college team can still be bet on if the game itself has no Virginia college team. Source: Code of Virginia (58.1-4039), checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Virginia?
6 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Virginia; none is missing.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Virginia?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Virginia, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in Virginia; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Virginia?
The catalog lists 10 sign-up offers that apply in Virginia.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | BetRivers: first bet back up to $500 in bonus bets figures assumed | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Hard Rock Bet | Hard Rock Bet: 10 daily $50 no-sweat tokens | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Hard Rock Bet | Profit boost (2), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Virginia?
With 6 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 45 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 15 between sportsbooks, 24 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
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Where can I get help with gambling in Virginia?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- The Virginia Lottery Board's self-exclusion program lets a person ask to be barred from sports betting, casino gaming and account-based lottery games for 2 years, 5 years or life; requests are made online, except lifetime requests in person. Source: Virginia Administrative Code, 11VAC5-60 (Self-Exclusion Program), checked October 6, 2026.
See also the responsible gambling page.