News and Information
The Virginia Lottery has been tasked with regulatory responsibilities for land-based casinos and internet sports betting. This includes regulation, licensing, auditing, and compliance for gaming operators, equipment manufacturers and distributors, suppliers and employees.
Press Releases
- Virginia Lottery releases April sports wagering activity report -- Total handle increased 69% from prior year (6/1/2022)
- Virginia Lottery releases March sports wagering activity report (5/2/2022)
- Virginia Lottery Board issues first Facility Operator’s License for casino (4/27/2022
- Virginia Lottery releases February sports wagering activity report (4/1/2022)
- Virginia Lottery releases January sports wagering activity report (3/1/2022)
- Virginia Lottery releases December sports wagering activity report (2/1/2022)
- Virginia Lottery releases November sports wagering activity report (12/30/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases October sports wagering activity report (12/2/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases September sports wagering activity report (11/1/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases August sports wagering activity report (10/1/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases July sports wagering activity report (9/1/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases June sports wagering activity report (7/30/2021)
- Virginia Lottery Board approves proposed permanent casino gaming regulations (7/21/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases May sports wagering activity report (7/1/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases April sports wagering activity report (5/28/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases March sports wagering activity report (4/30/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases February sports wagering activity report (4/1/2021)
- Virginia Lottery releases first monthly sports wagering activity report (3/1/2021)
- Initial casino gaming regulations for Virginia approved by Lottery Board (2/3/2021)
- Virginia Lottery reviewing 25 applications for Sports Betting Permits (11/15/2020)
- Virginia Lottery Board approves sports betting regulations (9/15/2020)
- Virginia Lottery Releases Full Draft Regulations for Sports Betting (8/10/2020)
- Lottery Moves Forward on Sports Wagering & Casino Gaming (7/15/2020)
- Virginia Lottery Names Deputy Director for Expanded Gaming (6/17/2020)
- Virginia Lottery Launches Casino and Sports Betting Microsite (5/5/2020)
Virginia Lottery Board Presentations
- Gaming Update – Board Meeting, 04/27/2022
- Gaming Update – Board Meeting, 01/12/2022
- Casino Regulations Update – Board Meeting, 01/12/2022
- Gaming Update – Board Meeting, 10/27/2021
- Gaming Update – Board Meeting, 7/21/2021
- Sports Betting Update – Board Meeting, 4/21/2021
- Sports Betting Update – Board Meeting, 2/3/21
- Casino Regulations Update – Board Meeting, 2/3/21