Virginia has a regulated, competitive sports betting market. Mobile sportsbook apps went live in 2021, overseen by the Virginia Lottery. Mobile launch January 21, 2021; mobile-first with no commercial casino retail. This guide walks through the operators live in Virginia today, how the welcome offers compare, and the rules every bettor should know before signing up.
Best sportsbooks in Virginia
Here are the operators we recommend in Virginia right now, ranked on a mix of welcome-offer strength, market coverage, app quality, and how cleanly they handle the basics.
bet365
First Bet Safety Net – Get Up To $1,000 in Bonus Bets — global heavyweight, the deepest soccer market list on the US side and the strongest US live-betting product.
Fanatics
Get up to $1,000 in FanCash Matched Bets (100% bet match up to $100 in FanCash for 10 days) — Fanatics is the newest at-scale entrant — strong onboarding offer, sportsbook backed by the retail giant.
Dabble
Bonus offer: Get $10 When You Sign-Up to Dabble — pick’em-style daily-fantasy product across all 50 states (no traditional sportsbook needed).
Underdog Fantasy
Best Ball: Play $5, Get $75 in Bonus Entries — pick’em-style daily fantasy and peer-to-peer markets; live in most non-regulated states.
Novig
Spend 5 get $50 in Novig Coins CODE:SQUAWKA — peer-to-peer sports exchange — bet against other users rather than the book.
Kalshi
Trade $10, Get $10 Bonus — CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange; tradeable real-money in all 50 states.
Polymarket
100% up to $50 with Code: ACQUIRE05 — global prediction-market exchange, now live for US real-money trading (CFTC-regulated via QCX) in most states.
Legal status & key dates
Mobile sports betting in Virginia is overseen by the Virginia Lottery. Apps launched in 2021. The minimum legal age is 21. Mobile launch January 21, 2021; mobile-first with no commercial casino retail.
How to sign up
Pick an operator above, tap through to the welcome offer, and complete the sign-up form. You will need to verify your identity (name, DOB, last four of SSN) and be physically inside Virginia lines when placing your first bet. Most operators accept standard bank funding, debit cards, and PayPal — check the operator-specific review for the full list.
Responsible gambling
21+. If gambling is becoming a problem, call 1-888-532-3500 or 1-800-GAMBLER for confidential help. National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org.
FAQs — sports betting in Virginia
Is online sports betting legal in Virginia?
Yes. Mobile sportsbooks are licensed and regulated by the Virginia Lottery.
What is the minimum age to bet in Virginia?
21+.
Do I need to be a Virginia resident to bet?
No, but you must be physically inside state lines when placing the bet. Sportsbook apps geo-locate every wager.
What about prediction markets?
Kalshi is CFTC-regulated and tradeable in all 50 states alongside the licensed sportsbooks. Polymarket is also live for real-money trading in Virginia, with a 100% deposit match up to $50 (code ACQUIRE05).
Problem gambling help
Call 1-888-532-3500 or 1-800-GAMBLER for confidential support.
21+ · Gambling Problem? Call 1-888-532-3500 or 1-800-GAMBLER · Odds and offers correct at time of writing.