Virginia
- Vermont debuts online sports betting with with three operators
- DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics confirmed as approved Vermont sportsbooks
- Vermont opens gates on score-based sportsbook licensing process
- Prospective Vermont sportsbook operators take aim at authorities over regulations
- Vermont targeting end of 2023 for online sports betting debut
- Vermont Governor signs off on sports betting legalisation
- Vermont sports betting bill lands on governor’s desk
- Vermont lawmakers sign off amended sports betting legislation
- Vermont sports betting bill nears final vote as Senate committee signs off legislation
- Vermont sports betting inches closer as officials pass legislation to next stage
- Vermont builds on sports betting report with newly introduced bill
- Support grows for Vermont sports betting as committee finalizes report
- Vermont sports betting deliberations move forward as tax and licensing mooted
- New report sheds light on Vermont’s possible sportsbook future
- Vermont mulls latest mobile betting bill
- DFS illegal in Georgia, says Attorney Generalâs office
- Texas Attorney General takes aim at FanDuel and DraftKingsÂ
- Daily fantasy illegal, says Vermont Attorney General
Regulator details
The Virginia Lottery has been tasked with regulatory responsibilities for land-based casinos and internet sports betting. This includes regulation, licensing, auditing, and compliance for gaming operators, equipment manufacturers and distributors, suppliers and employees.
Virginia Lottery
600 E. Main Street,
Richmond, VA
23219
LEGALIZATION DATE
April 22, 2020
MARKET LAUNCH DATE
January 21, 2021
AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
Commercial casino & online operators (including professional sports franchisees)
RESTRICTED BET TYPES
In-state collegiate teams and prop betting on all collegiate events
AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 21+
BETTING ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
Customers of online sportsbooks are not required to register or fund their accounts in person.
TAX RATE
15% on sports betting revenue
TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION
2.5% to problem gaming initiatives
97.5%to the state’s general fund
LICENSE FEES
$250,000 initial fee for a three-year license
$50,000 application fee for each named principal of the applicant
$200,000 renewal fee
OFFICIAL DATA MANDATE
Licensees must use official league data for in-game wagering options.
INTEGRITY FEE
None