Virginia
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- 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
Operator/supplier deals
N/A
Online/land-based partnerships
N/A
Licensing deals
N/A
Marketing deals
N/A
Sports teams/franchises
There are no major league teams in Virginia.
TVG (Paddy Power Betfair)
Xpressbet
TwinSpires (Churchill Downs)
Online/offline revenue split
80/20 in favor of online for pari-mutuel racing wagering.
Amounts wagered
N/A
Total number of betting premises
One racetrack, more than 10 satellite locations, and three online partners.
Stake tax take
$376,000 from racing in 2017.
What type of licenses are available?
Just DFS
How many skins are permitted per license?
N/A
How do you apply for a license?
DFS license application information available here: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/food-fantasy-contests.shtml
What are the integrity fees?
N/A
What is the current tax rate?
N/A
Is there a self-exclusion register in the state?
No
Is sports betting regulated or unregulated?
Unregulated
Virginia has so far made no moves towards legal sports betting, but there is talk that it is high on the agenda for the 2019 legislative session.
Regulator details
There is no umbrella regulator in Virginia, but the Virginia Racing Commission oversees much of the activity. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services oversees DFS regulation.
Virginia Racing Commission
5707 Huntsman Road, Suite 201-B
Richmond, Virginia 23250
804-966-7400
Kimberly.Mackey@VRC.Virginia.gov
Is sports betting permitted online?
No, although pari-mutuel racing wagering is permitted with three online partners.
Is there any specific legislation for daily fantasy sports?
Yes, since 2016, albeit with a hefty $50,000 registration fee.
What legislation, if any, is currently pending?
None