Virginia launched its eagerly anticipated online sports betting market in January 2021. The law allows 18 online sportsbooks to launch in total, and it does not make provisions for any retail sports wagering lounges. FanDuel stole a march on its rivals by tying up a market access deal with the Washington Commanders and launching first. It remains the clear market leader in the state, but it faces a great deal of competition.
Fourteen of the 18 available online sports betting licenses in Virginia have now been filled. Along with FanDuel, you can place bets at highly popular brands such as DraftKings, BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook. Additional operators in the state include Bally Bet, Barstool, BetRivers, Betway, Golden Nugget Sportsbook, Hard Rock Sportsbook, PointsBet, Sports Illustrated Sportsbook, Unibet and WynnBET.
That leaves Virginia with one of the most competitive sports betting markets in the country. The various sportsbooks offer large promotions and compete to offer the best odds in a bid to boost market share, which is great news for VA bettors.
Virginia Bookmakers
Welcome Bonus
$1,000 First Bet
Up To $1,000 Back In Bonus Bets If Your First Bet Loses
Min Deposit
$20
Max. Bonus
$1,000
- Up To $1,000 Back In Bonus Bets If Your First Bet Loses
- Use Promo Code BIGAL1000
- Available on iOS & Android
*Full T&Cs Apply. 21+ Years Old.
Welcome Bonus
Up To $1,500 In Bonus Bets If You Don't Win*
Sign up, make a deposit and place your first wager. If the bet loses, you’ll be paid your wager amount back in bonus bets
Min Deposit
$10
Max. Bonus
$1,500
- Up To $1500 Paid Back In Bonus Bets
- Use Promo Code: BIGAL1500
- Available on iOS & Android
*Full T&Cs Apply. 21+ Years Only.
Welcome Bonus
2nd Chance Bonus Bet Up To $500*
Make your first-time deposit with code 'SPORTS'
Min Deposit
$10
Max. Bonus
$500
- Great Bonuses
- App Available On iOS & Android
- Use Promo Code: BIGAL
* Place your first sports wager with real money. If your first wager loses, receive a Bet Credit, equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500. Bet Credits will be awarded within 24 Hours of your qualifying wager settling as a loss. Full T&Cs Apply. 21 Years+ Only.
Welcome Bonus
Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets!*
Min Deposit
$10
Max. Bonus
$150
- Up To $150 in Bonus Bets
- Recognizable Brand
- App Available on iOS & Android
To claim, new users need to register, make a first-time deposit, and then simply place their first real-money wager on any FanDuel Sportsbook market that is live on platform. All users will receive their $150 in bonus bets within 72 hours of the bet placement. Full T&Cs Apply. 21+ Years Only.
Welcome Bonus
Free Bet Up To $100 If Your First Wager Loses*
Join Unibet Sportsbook today and we’ll insure your first cash bet – get up to $100 back if you don’t hit a winner.
Min Deposit
$10
Max. Bonus
$100
- Up to $100 Bonus*
- Use Promo Code: BIGAL
- Available on iOS & Android
Full T&Cs Apply. 21+ Years Only.
Welcome Bonus
Bet $1 & Get $200 in Bonus Bets*
Min Deposit
$10
Max. Bonus
$200
- Huge Range Of Sports Betting Markets
- Great Live Betting Options
- Available on iOS & Android
*Deposit required. Bonus Bets added to Bonus Bets balance. Bonus Bets risk excluded from returns. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. Full T&Cs Apply. 21+ Years Only.
Casinos are currently being built in Virginia. When they open for business, they will be permitted to host retail sports betting lounges. That will allow you to soak up the atmosphere, share picks with fellow bettors and watch games on a big screen, but online sports betting is a lot quicker, easier and more convenient.
You just need to be 21 or older and physically located in the state to sign up for a Virginia sports betting account. You can bet on all professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. Straight bets on college sports games are permitted, but props are outlawed, and you cannot bet on games featuring teams based within the state either. That could change in future, but lawmakers would need to pass a bill to amend the current legal framework.
