Legal Gambling Age in Virginia

To make bets on sports in this state, players have to be of the minimum gambling age in Virginia which in this case is 21 years old. Virginia allowed retail sports betting in 2020 and in 2021, online apps and platforms were officially launched.

To make bets on sports online, the registered player has to have a valid United States Social Security Number and be physically located within the state borders.

Land-based casinos were declared legal in 2020 but the first permanent casino house is expected to be opened only in 2024. The expected legal age for gambling in Virginia casinos will be 21.

Online casinos are currently prohibited.

Neither live nor online poker are allowed in Virginia these days.

Daily fantasy sports were allowed in Virginia in 2016. Today, 18-year-olds can participate in real-money contests via licensed apps.

Lottery has existed in Virginia since 1987 and it has always been pretty popular. This allowed them to raise funds for different charity initiatives. Today, only registered residents of the state who are not younger than 18 can buy lottery tickets.

Bingo as part of the allowed charitable gaming activities is available to anyone older than 18.

Horse racing is allowed and the legal gambling age in Virginia for making bets on horses is 18. On-track and off-track betting is available in licensed locations, and online betting can be conducted via a regulated platform.