Virginia Sports Betting

In addition to legal sports betting, Virginia sports bettors can play Betr Picks or PrizePicks, DFS providers currently available in over 30 states and Washington D.C. 

Virginia currently has 12 statewide mobile sports betting operators, four of which have existing partnerships with each of the four commercial casinos approved by voters so far.

Virginia has somewhat reasonable fees for operators to enter the market ($250,000 for three years) and a favorable tax rate (15%). So you can expect national players like FanDuel and BetMGM to be present, plus plenty of others. The Virginia Lottery is required to “issue a number of permits that will maximize tax revenue collected pursuant to the bill,” so we might see more operators try out the market in the future.

bet365

New bet365 users can choose one of two promotions being offered in Virginia.

bet365 Promos

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OR

Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets!

bet365 Promo Code

TAN365

Terms & Conditions

New players only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, NJ, IA, CO, KY, IN, LA, NC, VA, OH only. Place a qualifying bet of up to $1000 to be eligible for a matched refund in Bonus Bets if your qualifying bet loses. A deposit (minimum $10) is required to participate in this offer. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. Registration required.

New players only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, NJ, IA, KY, IN, LA, CO, NC, VA, OH only. Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets at bet365. Deposit required. Bet Credits wager excluded from returns. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. Registration required.

Action Network Score

9.5/10. See our bet365 Virginia Bonus Code for more sportsbook details and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics is the latest sportsbook to enter the Virginia sports betting market on Nov. 21, 2023. Redeem its exciting offer below!

Fanatics Promo

Bet and Get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets!

Fanatics Promo Code

No promo code required

Action Network Score

9.8/10. See our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code for more in-depth information and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Terms & Conditions

Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO/DC/IL/KS/KY/LA/MD/OH/MI/NC/NJ/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800)-327-5050 or http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), (888) 789-7777 or http://ccpg.org (CT), or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), or www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), or morethanagame.nc.gov (NC), or 1800gambler.net (WV). Must apply this Promotion in your bet slip & place and settle $5+ cash wager with odds of - 200 or longer to get a Bonus Bet match (up to $100) each day for 10 straight days. Your 10 days begin the day you sign up. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. Add'l Terms apply, see Fanatics Sportsbook app.

BetMGM

BetMGM is solid sportsbook option with great market coverage for Virginia bettors along with the opportunity to claim their deposit match offer. The BetMGM app has one of the top user interfaces, and they also offer robust promotions for current users as well as new users. BetMGM is the official gaming partner of the MLB, NBA and NHL. 

BetMGM Bonus

1) Get a 20% Deposit Match up to $1,500 in Sports Bonus! (10x wagering requirement in terms & conditions)

OR

2) Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!

 

BetMGM Bonus Code

1) TANMATCH1500

OR

2) AN1500

BetMGM Terms & Conditions

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or Call 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms.

Action Network Score

9.8/10. See our BetMGM Bonus Code and review for more in-depth information and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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DraftKings

DraftKings is a popular sportsbook with roots in daily fantasy sports. Using lessons they learned through the DFS field, DraftKings has created a reliable and user-friendly sportsbook that is simple to use. This household name provides Virginia sports bettors with both fantasy and sportsbook options to enjoy, as well as a great bonus offer below.

DraftKings Promo

Bet $5, Get $200 If Your Bet Wins + a King of the Court Boost!

DraftKings Promo Code

No promo code is required to claim the DraftKings sign-up offer.

Action Network Score

9.2/10. See our DraftKings Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about DraftKings and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

DraftKings Terms & Conditions

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/bball. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings.

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Caesars

Caesars Sportsbook is one of the cleaner sportsbook apps on the market. The famed sportsbook is also one of the three sports betting partners of the NFL.

Caesars Sportsbook Promo

Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code

ACTION221000

Action Network Score

9.3/10. See our Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about Caesars and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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ESPN BET

Heads up VA, ESPN BET Virginia is live! Use our promo code to unlock the welcome offer.

ESPN BET VA Promo

Get a $1,500 First Bet Reset!

ESPN BET VA Promo Code

TANBONUS

Action Network Score

9.5/10. See our ESPN BET Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about ESPN BET and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Terms & Conditions

New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, or WV in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Please Gamble Responsibly.

Betr Sportsbook

The first micro-betting operator launched in Virginia on Sept. 6, 2023. Virginia is the second betting state for Betr, after launching in Ohio and Massachusetts (before ceasing operations in MA). Betr Sportsbook is looking to make its mark as the world's first micro-betting app. So what exactly is micro-betting, and what sets it apart in the Virginia sports betting scene? 

Micro-betting are fast, real-time wagers. Instead of betting on the moneyline or a spread that takes the entire game to fulfill, with micro-betting you're wagering on more immediate results. For example: How many hits will a team have in the first inning? Will a pitcher strike out the side? How many batters will make a plate appearance in the inning? There are countless betting options that are all unique and will resolve fast. Now, don't let the name fool you... micro-betting doesn't refer to the size of the wager. You can still place hefty wagers on Betr. Betr is unlike any other sports betting app in VA.

Betr Sportsbook Promo 

Betr No Sweatr: Get Your First Bet Covered up to $100!

Betr Promo Code

ACTION2

Action Network Score

8.9/10. Check out our Betr Promo Code and review for more info on how the micro-betting app works.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call, text or chat, our confidential and toll free helpline at: 1-888-532-3500.

Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet Promo

No promo code at this time

Hard Rock Bet Bonus Code

No bonus offer at this time

Action Network Score

9.1/10. See our Hard Rock Bet Promo Code for more in-depth information about Hard Rock and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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FanDuel

FanDuel was originally known for its daily fantasy sports options, but residents of the Old Dominion can utilize this user-friendly app for all of their sportsbook needs as well. FanDuel is one of the official sports betting partners of the NBA, as well as the NHL and the MLB. There's no promo code required to claim FanDuel's welcome offer below.

FanDuel Promo 

Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win+3 Months Of League Pass!

New players only, 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CO, CT, IL, TN, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WV, WY only. Full T&C apply.

FanDuel Promo Code

There is no promo code required to claim the FanDuel offer

Action Network Score

9.6/10. See our FanDuel Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about FanDuel and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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PrizePicks Virginia

PrizePicks VA users can select their favorite lineups when signing up for the offer below!

PrizePicks Promo

Place a $5 Lineup, Get $50 Instantly - No Strings Attached!

PrizePicks Promo Code

ACTION

Action Network Score

9.4/10. See our PrizePicks Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about PrizePicks and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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Betr Picks Virginia

Betr Picks fantasy platform is now available in Virginia!

Betr Picks Promo

Get a 100% First Deposit Match up to $200 + Free Pick!

Betr Picks Promo Code

ACTION2

Action Network Score

8.9/10. Check out our Betr Promo Code and review for more info on how the mico-betting app works.

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How to Place a Sports Bet in Virginia

It's easy to get started with sports betting in Virginia. Here's how:

Step 1: Choose a Sportsbook

Virginia has a handful of worthy sportsbooks, so eventually you'll want multiple accounts so you can shop for the best lines. But you have to start with one. Let’s start with BetMGM, where you can use our bonus code TANMATCH1500.

Step 2: Sign Up & Deposit

Follow the prompts to set up your account with BetMGM. They may ask for your social security number or driver’s license to verify your identity and age. BetMGM will take you right through the deposit flow. We’d recommend direct deposit via a bank account — that way when you cash out, the money reflects in your checking account instead of being credited back to a card.

Step 3: Verify Your Location in VA

If you’re using a desktop computer, Virginia sportsbooks require you to download GeoComply, a location-tracking software that verifies you're in the state. If you’re on your phone, just allow the BetParx app to track your location when prompted, and you won’t need additional software.

Step 4: Place a Legal Bet

BetMGM offers fair odds compared to its competitors in a lot of markets. 

• Go to the sport
• Click the line you want to bet
• Click bet slip (or navigate if you’re on a computer)
• Enter your bet amount
• Submit

How Virginia Sports Betting Compares: The Sports Betting Report Card

We graded Virginia on its sports betting bill and its experience relative to other states.

Virginia Sports Betting Background and Legalization Timeline

Virginia was one of the last states without commercial or tribal casinos. Sports betting operators don't need to be tied to a brick-and-mortar casino to operate in the state.

Virginia's bill did specify that five cities — Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Portsmouth and Bristol — can build casinos and sportsbooks.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wanted NASCAR tracks Martinsville and Richmond Raceway included in the sports betting landscape. He pushed these tracks to launch their sportsbooks or partner with an existing operator.

The bill also allows a sports franchise that relocates to the state to have sports betting in its stadium. When might this apply? The Washington Commanders might be headed to Virginia when their lease at FedEx Field in Andover, Maryland, expires in 2027.

States don't need their own professional team to have a strong sports market. Technically speaking, Virginia doesn't have any pro teams. In fact, Virginia is the most populous U.S state without a pro franchise playing within its borders. But the truth is that Virginia is more or less "home" to all of the Washington, D.C. pro teams, and the fan base is especially strong in northern Virginia. The Washington Commanders (NFL) and Washington Capitals (NHL) even have practice facilities and team headquarters in Northern Virginia.

Pro Sports Teams

NFL Betting in Virginia

Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders is a five-time NFL champion. It won championship games before the Super Bowl era in 1937 and 1942 and then won the Super Bowl in 1982, 1987, and 1991, its most recent Super Bowl appearance. Those three Super Bowl wins tie Washington for eighth-most all-time.

Washington changed its name to the Washington Commanders in 2022. The Burgundy and Gold play their home games at Commanders Field in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Commanders Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on football in Virginia:

• How to Bet on Football Guide
• Check our Expert NFL Picks
• Keep an eye on betting activity and bet/money distribution with our NFL Public Betting data

NBA Betting in Virginia

Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards are the closest NBA team for most Virginians. That was true when the franchise played in Baltimore, too, and then the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. and became the Bullets until 1997 when it changed its name to the Wizards. The team played in the NBA Finals four times in the 1970s with NBA legends Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes.

The Wizards play their home games at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., which they share with the Washington Capitals (NHL). Brian Keefe serves as head coach.

Wizards Odds

MLB Betting in Virginia

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have existed as such since 2005. Before that, this franchise was the Montreal Expos. The Expos began playing as an expansion team in 1969 and was nearly contracted before relocating to Washington, D.C. In a strange twist, they were the first MLB team to be relocated since a team from Washington left in 1971, in that case, the Washington Senators moving to Texas.

Washington plays its home games at Nationals Park on South Capitol Street in the Southeast quadrant of Washington, D.C. Dave Martinez manages the Nats.

Nationals Odds

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles Baltimore played in six World Series between 1966 and 1983, winning three times with Hall of Famers like Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Cal Ripken, Jr. Baltimore has not been back to the World Series since 1983, one of the longest droughts in baseball.

The Orioles play their home games at the beautiful Camden Yards in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

Orioles Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on baseball in Virginia:

• How to Bet on Baseball Guide

NHL Betting in Virginia

Washington Capitals

The Capitals finally broke through and won their first and only Stanley Cup in 2018, as Alexander Ovechkin finally made good on his superstar status and lifted the game's biggest trophy. The Caps began to play in 1974 as an expansion franchise and originally played their home games in Landover, Maryland. They moved to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in 1997, where they play today.

Capitals Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on hockey in Virginia:

• How to Bet on Hockey Guide

WNBA Betting in Virginia

Washington Mystics 

In 2019, the Washington Mystics won their first and only NBA championship. They were led there by Elena Delle Donne, who won the MVP and led the Mystics to the WNBA Finals in back-to-back seasons. Washington initially joined the WNBA in 1998. The Mystic plays their home games at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on basketball in Virginia:

• How to Bet on Basketball Guide

MLS Betting in Virginia

D.C. United

D.C. United began as one of the 10 charter clubs of the MLS in 1996. They were an absolute dynasty in the early going under head coach Bruce Arena, winning eight of the first 13 MLS championships. D.C. D.C. United is, without a doubt, the most successful club in MLS history. United play their home games at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

NWSL Betting in Virginia

Washington Spirit

The Washington Spirit has a unique arrangement and split their home games between three stadiums in three different states or districts. Washington's main stadium is the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Maryland. Still, they also play some home games at Audi Park in Washington, D.C., and others at Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia. The Spirit have a total of 5 playoff appearances in their franchise's history.

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on hockey in Virginia:

• How to Bet on Soccer Guide

College Sports Teams

Virginia loves its college sports, with football and basketball leading the way but, sadly, state law does not allow betting on any of these teams.

College Football Betting in Virginia

Virginia Cavaliers Football

Virginia has been one of college football's great and incisive programs since its inception in 1888. Virginia had 28 straight winning seasons to start its tenure and won 12 southern championships, and they were the first program outside of the Northeast to defeat perennial powerhouse Yale in 1915. Virginia also played a significant role in shaping the game's early code of ethics, eligibility, and safety.

Virginia plays its home games at Scott Stadium on campus in Charlottesville.

Cavaliers Odds

Virginia Tech Hokies Football

The Hokies football program has slowly worked its way up from mostly irrelevant to a national powerhouse, peaking under nearly three decades of football with College Football Hall of Fame Coach Frank Beamer. Under Beamer, Virginia Tech joined the Big East Conference and then the Atlantic Coast Conference, where they play today. The Hokies made it to the BCS National Championship Game in 2000 with freshman phenom QB Michael Vick, even leading Florida State in the fourth quarter before falling. Virginia Tech's No. 3 finish was the state's highest ever in the AP poll.

The Hokies play their home games at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, widely recognized as one of the loudest stadiums and best home-field advantages in the country. 

Hokies Odds

Liberty Flames Football

What a meteoric rise the Liberty football program has been on. The football program didn't even begin until 1973 when Liberty joined the NAIA. The Flames moved up to Division II in 1980, then to Division I-AA (now FCS) in 1988. They finally joined FBS (formerly Division I-A) in 2018 and are playing as an independent.

Liberty plays its home games at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg.

Flames Odds

Old Dominion Monarchs Football

Old Dominion first played football in 1930 as the William & Mary Norfolk Division Braves, but the program was disbanded after 1941. The university didn't play football again for almost seven decades, restarting as an FCS team (formerly Division I-AA) in 2009. Then the Monarchs moved up to the top level for the 2014 season, joining Conference USA.

The Monarchs play their games at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk and are coached by Ricky Rahne. 

Monarchs Odds

James Madison Dukes Football

Over the past half a decade, James Madison has become an absolute powerhouse at the FCS level. The Dukes won their second national championship in 2016 and played in the national title game three times in the four-season between 2016 and 2019.

James Madison plays its home games at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg. Curt Cignetti coaches the Dukes. They played football in the spring this year due to the pandemic.

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college football in Virginia:

• College Football Betting Tips for Profitability
• College Football Betting Tips on Fading the Public

College Basketball Betting in Virginia

Virginia Cavaliers Men's Basketball

The Virginia Cavaliers are one of college basketball's best programs. The Cavs play in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are coached under future Hall-of-Famer, Tony Bennett. The Hoos play their home games at the John Paul Jones Arena on campus in Charlottesville.

Cavaliers Odds

Virginia Tech Hokies Men's Basketball

The Hokies first started playing basketball in 1909 but had a long and winding road to relevance at the highest level. Virginia Tech plays its home games at Cassell Coliseum on campus in Blacksburg. Mike Young coaches the Hokies.

Hokies Odds

Virginia Commonwealth Rams Men's Basketball

VCU basketball has had a heck of a decade. Few outsiders of Virginia would have even known what the letters of VCU stood for 10 years ago, but they certainly did now after a memorable Cinderella run to the Final Four in 2011. VCU joined the Atlantic 10 Conference for the 2012-13 season and still plays there. The Rams play their home games at the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on campus in Richmond.

Rams Odds

George Mason Patriots Men's Basketball

George Mason does not have a long basketball history. Still, the program rose to prominence out of nowhere in 2006 when they made a memorable Cinderella run to the Final Four under longtime coach Jim Larranaga. Before that year, the Patriots had never even won an NCAA tournament game and were one of the last teams in the draw. George Mason plays its home games at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax.

Patriots Odds

Old Dominion Monarchs Men's Basketball

Old Dominion first fielded a basketball team in 1930 and won a Division II national championship in 1975. Soon after, Old Dominion made a move to Division I for the 1976-77 season. The Monarchs made the NCAA tournament for the first time in 1980 and won their first tournament game in 1986. The Monarchs play their home games at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk and compete in Conference USA. Jeff Jones coaches them.

Monarchs Odds

Richmond Spiders Men's Basketball

Richmond may be a smaller basketball program on the NCAA level, but they have developed a serious reputation as a giant killer when it comes to the NCAA tournament. The Spiders compete in the Atlantic 10 conference and play their home games at the Robins Center in Richmond. Chris Mooney coaches them.

Spiders Odds

Liberty Flames Men's Basketball

The Liberty Flames compete in the Conference USA and play their home games at the Vines Center in Lynchburg. Ritchie McKay serves as the program's head coach.

Flames Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college basketball in Virginia:

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments

Other Events

Virginians love their NASCAR in particular. The state is home to four annual races in the NASCAR Cup Series. The biggest one is at Richmond Raceway, known as "America's Premier Short Track," and even has a "Virginia is for Racing Lovers" visitors center. Martinsville Speedway is another short, speedy track, and many Virginians travel to nearby Bristol, Tennessee, for more big races. Virginia loves Denny Hamlin in particular, who got his start in Chesterfield and is the 2020 Daytona 500 champion.

You can place big bets at some of these Virginia NASCAR races and other key Virginia athletic events:

• ValleyStar Credit Union 300
• Xfinity 500
• Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500
• Federated Auto Parts 400
• Dominion Energy Charity Classic

More Reading on Virginia

To reference Virginia's sports betting bills, see House Bill 896, House Bill 4 and Senate Bill 384.

For supplemental sports coverage, see The Virginian-Pilot, The Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Roanoke Times.

For more on legal sports betting, check out our legalization tracker.

Learn more about the available sportsbooks and promo codes in Virginia:

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code | BetMGM Promo Code | FanDuel Promo Code | ESPN BET Promo Code | Caesars Promo Code | DraftKings Promo Code | Hard Rock Bet Promo Code

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call, text or chat, our confidential and toll free helpline at: 1-888-532-3500

• Must be 21 years or older
• Learn about Virginia's voluntary self-exclusion program