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Gambling recovery in Virginia

Virginia legalized commercial casinos in 2020 (Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond vote) and mobile sports betting launched in January 2021. A state lottery and historical horse racing machines also operate.

Compiled by Austin Taylor, Founder of Cope Compass · Updated May 2026
Sources: Virginia Council on Problem Gambling · National Council on Problem Gambling · SAMHSA findtreatment.gov
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Gambling landscape in Virginia

Mobile and retail sports betting, commercial casinos, historical horse racing machines, and state lottery are legal. iGaming is not. Several casinos are operational; others are in development.

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