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Online gambling in Virginia: what is legal

Virginia allows online sports betting, live since January 2021 for players aged 21 and over, and the Virginia Lottery has sold tickets online since 1 July 2020. Online casino games and online poker are not legal: 2026 bills passed both chambers but died in conference in March 2026, with a fresh attempt expected in 2027. Sweepstakes casinos are not banned; a ban bill was carried over to 2027 pending a Lottery Board study.

Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.

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Regulator and help

Who regulates gambling in Virginia

Virginia Lottery

Free, confidential help

1-888-532-3500Virginia Council on Problem Gambling

National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).

Virginia Lottery Voluntary Exclusion ProgramLimits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-check

Recent changes

  1. 14 Mar 2026

    Online casino bills HB 161 and SB 118 died in conference as the session ended. SBC Americas, 16 Mar 2026 (reported by)

  2. 11 Feb 2026

    Sweepstakes ban bill SB 579 turned into a Lottery Board study and carried over to 2027. SBC Americas, 12 Feb 2026 (reported by)

Virginia: quick answers

Is online casino legal in Virginia?

No. Online casino is not legal in Virginia. Not legal; 2026 bills HB 161 and SB 118 died in conference. Next try in 2027 session.

Is online sports betting legal in Virginia?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in Virginia (since 2021-01). The minimum age is 21. Online sports betting regulated by the Virginia Lottery.

Is online poker legal in Virginia?

No. Online poker is not legal in Virginia. Real-money online poker is not legal in Virginia.

Is buying lottery tickets online legal in Virginia?

Yes. Buying lottery tickets online is legal and regulated in Virginia (since 1 Jul 2020). The minimum age is 18. Virginia Lottery sells online; lottery couriers are banned by statute.

Is a sweepstakes casino legal in Virginia?

A sweepstakes casino is not banned in Virginia, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No ban yet; SB 579 carried to 2027 and Lottery Board study due 1 Dec 2026.