Virginia Sports Betting – Where to Bet in Virginia
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Virginia Sports Betting
Virginia legalized mobile sports betting in January 2021, which was just in time for the 2021 NFL playoffs. Virginians were able to bet on Tom Brady all the way through his 7th, and possibly last Super Bowl.
Here is everything you need to know about mobile sports betting in Virginia.
| FAQ | Answers |
|---|---|
| Is Sports Betting Legal in Virginia? | Yes! Went legal in January 2021 |
| Which Sportsbooks can you Bet on in Virginia? | 11 total, with them all listed below: Caesars, BetMGM, Bally Bet, Barstool, BetRivers, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, Golden Nugget, Unibet, and WynnBET. |
| Virginia Sports Betting Rules | The Virginia rules are that you must be 21 years or older and physically located in Virginia (confirmed by your phones GPS, or geocomply software) Virginia, similar to New Jersey, also has a law that you can’t bet on Virginia based college sports. Lastly, Virginia also does not allow live betting on college sports. |
Best Sportsbooks in Virginia
1. Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook is a great sportsbook, with a ton of good promotions and odds boosts. We like to call Caesars Sportsbook the OddsBoost god because of the sheer volume of odds boosts they have on a daily basis. They also have some really good promos as well, highlighted below.
- Caesars Sign Up Bonus: First bet insurance up to $1,100!
- Weekly odds boosts/profit boosts/risk-free bets
- Watch our full review of Caesars Sportsbook here.
2. BetMGM
BetMGM also has a lot of odds boosts and promos to take advantage of. It also has a really nice user interface when scrolling through the different types of markets/props you want to bet. It’s very intuitive and easy to navigate. Some of the promos are highlighted below:
- BetMGM Sign Up Bonus: Up to $1000 Risk-Free Bet. Essentially- you can place a bet up to $1000 and if it loses you get that amount back in free bets.
- $10 free bet every week. Not a huge amount of money, but always nice to have $10 free dollars to play with on a weekly basis.
- Watch our full review of BetMGM here.
3. BetRivers
BetRivers also has a nice signup bonus in which they will deposit match up to $250. Other than that, they have nice daily promos and odds boosts that they call “House Specials.” We love betting those House Specials, as they normally have some profitable bets to make.
- BetRivers Sign Up Bonus: Up to $250 deposit match
- Daily House Specials
- Weekly profit boosts
- Watch our full review of BetRivers Sportsbook here
4. PointsBet
PointsBet follows suit with the previous books that offer a generous sign-up bonus. New users can get up to $2000 in 2 free bets. They also have daily odds boosts and generally a sleek interface that is easy to navigate.
- PointsBet Sign Up Bonus: Get a $500 free bet on a fixed-odds wager (this just means any normal wager such as on a point spread) and a free bet up to $1500 on a PointsBetting wager.
- Watch our full review of PointsBet here where we also walk through PointsBetting as well.
Is Virginia a Good Sports Betting State?
Does Virginia Allow Mobile Betting?
Sure does! They were not the first state to legalize mobile sports betting, but they certainly have taken the most advantage of it being legal.
How Many Sportsbooks are Available in Virginia?
Virginia has a decent offering, with 11 total books available. They are Caesars, BetMGM, BallyBet, Barstool, BetRivers, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, Golden Nugget, Unibet, and WynnBET.
Does Virginia Have Good Sports Betting Odds?
Because there are a decent amount of sportsbooks available in Virginia, the state offers a competitive market with fair and consistent pricing.
How to Sign Up for a Sportsbook in Virginia
Virginia is easy. You can do everything necessary to get signed up all from your phone/computer. Some states require an in-person sign-up, but Virginia is not one of those states.
They also make signing up and depositing fairly simple as well. This is detailed in the next section, but for the sign-up process, the sportsbook will ask you a couple of personal questions to verify your identity. Then once you are signed up you can set up the payment method by syncing the app to your account.
Virginia Sports Betting Rules & Regulations
Rules in Virginia.
- Must be 21 or older
- Must be physically located in Virginia.
- No betting on Virginia based college teams
- No live betting college sports
How to Bet in Virginia
Luckily, it is pretty easy to get started in a state like Virginia. Let’s detail the steps below.
- Find and download a sportsbook.
- There are a lot in Virginia, but let’s start with Caesars since they have such a generous offering of promos and odds boosts. In this case, first bet insurance up to $1,100 .
- Sign up and Deposit
- The sign-up and deposit step is pretty seamless. They will ask a couple of questions to verify your age and identity such as social security number, address, and/or driver’s license. But, it is pretty easy overall.
- Once you are signed up you will need to deposit money into your account. You will do this by selecting a payment method and proceeding with the prompt to get the payment method synced to your account. It is easiest to go with a direct deposit to a banking account since you can easily withdraw and deposit funds directly into that account.
- Verify your Location
- If you are on your phone then your phone will do this automatically using its GPS feature, but on the desktop can be a little more complicated.
- If you are using a desktop you will need to download a location tracking software called geocomply. Please refer to our article here with more details on geocomply.
- Place a bet!
- Now you’ve gotten to the fun part. As mentioned earlier Caesars offers a wide variety of promotions and odds boosts for you to enjoy. But, in general, in order to place a bet, all you need to do is:
- Navigate to the desired sport
- Find the line that you would like to bet
- Click or navigate to the bet slip
- Click place bet!
- Now you’ve gotten to the fun part. As mentioned earlier Caesars offers a wide variety of promotions and odds boosts for you to enjoy. But, in general, in order to place a bet, all you need to do is:
Full List of Sportsbooks in Virginia:
| Sportsbook | Mobile Betting | Registration & Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Caesars | Yes | $1,100 first bet insurance |
| BetMGM | Yes | $1,000 risk free bet |
| PointsBet | Yes | $2,000 in two separate risk free bets |
| Barstool | Yes | $1,000 risk-free bet |
| DraftKings | Yes | Risk-free bet up to $5000 if first deposit is at least $1000 |
| FanDuel | Yes | $1,000 risk free bet |
| BetRivers | Yes | Deposit match up to $250 |
| Bally Bet | Yes | Risk-free bet up to $550 |
| WynnBet | Yes | $1,000 deposit match |
| Golden Nugget | Yes | Up to $250 free bet deposit match |
| Unibet | Yes | $500 risk free bet |