by Giovanni Shorter | Jan 15, 2021 12:29 pm | Regulatory
Virginia lawmakers have presented a new bill that would expand the total betting licenses that can be issued in the state. The current cap is 14, but Virginia has seen 25 applications from sports betting operators. The new bill will not affect the launch of legal...
by Christina Monroe | Jun 11, 2020 11:47 am | Political Betting
The global protests for Black Lives Matter (BLM) have led sportsbooks to add some bets on the most current of events. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam wants the Robert E. Lee statue removed but the +200 odds are an underdog. As a former Attorney General, Kamala Harris...
by Christina Monroe | Apr 29, 2020 11:54 am | Regulatory
Virginia sports betting has officially been made legal now that VA Governor Ralph Northam has signed off on three bills. The Virginia Lottery has until September to draw up rules and regulations, but the bills will be enacted into law July 1. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia...
by Christina Monroe | Apr 22, 2020 5:03 pm | Regulatory
Governor Ralph Northam requested various amendments to bills centering around legalizing sports betting in Virginia. Special sessions took place on Wednesday to discuss and vote on the amendments requested by the Governor where all were passed. Governor Northam will...
by Carter Floyd | Apr 15, 2020 10:33 am | Regulatory
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam sent recent sports betting bills back to the state Legislature with proposed amendments that would increase licensing fees for sportsbooks. The most impactful change would require a $50,000 background check fee for all “principals” of a...