- Casino Gambling: Not Legal
- Poker: Not Legal
- Horse Racing Betting: OTB only
- Dog Racing Betting: OTB only
- Lottery: Legal
- Daily Fantasy Sports: Legal
- Charitable Gaming: Legalraffles and bingo only
- Social Gambling: Legal
- Online Gambling: Not Specified
Virginia gambling law falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. It’s far from being as liberal as the laws enjoyed by residents of Nevada, but it’s also not as restrictive as what can be found in Hawaii or Utah. The state has maintained a balancing act for decades, although the overall gambling industry has slowly grown over the years.
There are no Virginia casinos with table games. All of the casinos in Virginia only offer Class II video gaming machines, which are games that look like slot machines but rather, you are betting against other players in choosing the results of a horse race that occurred in the past and the spinning reels are for “entertainment purposes” only.
Virginia has an important place in the history of the United States. Not only was it the first colonial possession in British-controlled America, but it’s also been the birthplace of eight future presidents of the nation. Given the state’s colorful laws, there’s at least a decent chance that a few of them enjoyed some games of chance (legal or otherwise) before ascending to the highest office in the land.
This page provides an overview of the legality of gambling within Virginia. Keep in mind, however, that new legislation is being introduced all the time, so the laws can change drastically over the course of a few years. For this reason, anyone considering a major gambling initiative within the state should seek the services of an attorney (preferably one who specializes in gaming law).
The main purpose of this page on Virginia gambling law is to discuss the legality of various forms of gambling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We’ll get to that, but we think it’s important to give you some perspective on the issue by sharing some key facts and information about the state.
- Age Requirements: 18
- Approximate Annual Gambling Revenue: n/a
- Approximate Annual Gambling Taxes: n/a
- Number of Commercial Casinos: 0
- Number of Racinos: 0
- Number of Tribal Casinos: 0
- Casino Regulatory Body: Virginia Racing Commission
- Lottery National Rankings: 8th
Virginia, as we’ve already mentioned, is an easy choice for a list of the least-friendly US states for gamblers. Very few legal forms of gambling exist in Virginia, though a few interesting forms of wagering are available. The section below consists of our educated opinion on Virginia’s gaming laws – we don’t intend it to be legal advice, and we encourage anyone who has serious legal questions about gaming in the Commonwealth to contact a lawyer familiar with Virginia gaming law.
Use our interactive Virginia casinos map to see all casinos in Virginia.
How to use our map of casinos in Virginia
You can easily see all casino locations by using our Virginia casinos map.
Virginia Casinos Map Key:
Red Icon: Casino location
Green Number: Cluster of Casinos in close proximity to each other (clicking the green icon will zoom in the map)
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Zoom features: In the upper left corner of the map is a (+/-) symbol
- + (Plus)- Zoom In
- – (Minus)- Zoom Out
Layer features: In the upper right corner of the map is a ( /// ) symbol. Click on it to show the following display options:
- Roadmap: The map will feature all roads and streets.
- Hybrid: The map will feature all roads and streets on an overhead satellite image.
- Satellite: The map will feature an overhead satellite image.
- Terrain: The map will feature all roads and streets on a topographic image.
To scroll the map of casinos in Virginia, move your mouse icon over the map. The icon will then appear as a hand. Click and hold the left mouse button and the hand will “grab” the map. While the button is depressed (the hand will be closed) drag the map in any direction you would like the map to move.
The red icons on the map represent a casino location. Click on any red icon on the map to see the name of the casino at that location. If you would like more information, click on the casino’s name in blue and it will forward you to a new page with detailed information on that casino including: address, phone number, website, toll-free phone number, room rates, casino size, games offered, dining information, any special features, and availability of discounts for seniors.
Types Of Casinos in Virginia
The only types of casino games in Virginia are those that offer historical horse racing games rather than traditional slot machines.
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There are no Virginia casinos with table games. All of the casinos in Virginia only offer Class II video gaming machines, which are games that look like slot machines but rather, you are betting against other players in choosing the results of a horse race that occurred in the past and the spinning reels are for “entertainment purposes” only.
The minimum age to gamble at casinos in Virginia is 18 and all casinos are open from 8am until 2am(4am Fri/Sat).
Want to See an Alphabetical list of all casinos in Virginia?
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Check out our Virginia casinos page to see an alphabetical list of every casino in that state.