Virginia Casino and Sports Betting News

Virginia Sports Bettors Wagered $304M In March, Topping February By 14%

Virginia sports bettors wagered more than $300 million in March, an increase of 14% over February, the first full month of legal betting.

Posted on: April 30, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Live horse racing will soon return to Virginia, but bettors can get some early action with the 2021 Kentucky Derby this weekend.

Before Live Horse Racing Returns to Virginia, Get Some Kentucky Derby Action

The "Sport of Kings" will soon return to Virginia, but eager horseplayers can get some early action with the 2021 Kentucky Derby this weekend.

Posted on: April 29, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Temporary Gaming at Bristol Casino Unlikely to Happen in 2021

Although officials were hopeful that temporary gaming at a makeshift Bristol casino could happen this year, it's now unlikely for 2021.

Posted on: April 28, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Unibet Virginia’s Debut Marks 7th Operational Sportsbook In VA

Just a week after receiving its sports betting permit, Unibet Virginia is now operational as the seventh sportsbook live in the commonwealth.

Posted on: April 28, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

How FanDuel Became The Early King Of Sports Betting At Virginia Sportsbooks

With a key partnership and a big pocketbook, FanDuel Sportsbook has taken the crown as the early king of Virginia sports betting.

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Double Digits: Unibet Becomes 10th Virginia Sportsbook After Receiving Permit

The list of sportsbooks with a Virginia permit for sports betting has reached double digits with the arrival of Unibet.

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

The Bally's Richmond casino proposal didn't produce the result that the gambling company worked toward.

Richmond Committee Cuts Bally’s From Casino Contention In State Capital

For the people behind the Bally’s Richmond Casino bid, Wednesday’s news about the city’s selection committee’s decision probably felt like getting dismissed by the “Soup Nazi” of Seinfeld lore. After offering citizens an opportunity to buy in and campaigning hard for the right to develop a casino in Virginia’s capital city, Bally’s is out of […]

Posted on: April 21, 2021 | | Derek Helling