by Carter Floyd | May 14, 2020 4:18 pm | Sports Betting
The Supreme Court voted to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) two years ago. Since that decision, the popularity of sports betting has exploded in the United States, both in terms of participation and representation in pop culture. 23...
by Daniel Borjas | May 6, 2020 11:34 am | Regulatory
Virginia sports betting was legalized on April 22. The website set up by the Virginia Lottery is designed to inform potential sportsbook owners. Sports betting laws will start to become enacted on July 1, 2020. RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Lottery has set up a new...
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...