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Expedited Virginia Sports Betting Timeline Slowed, Hefty Fees Are Not

The accelerated process to determine regulations for Virginia sports betting officially kicked off Wednesday with partial regulations released for public comment. Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

New Virginia Sports Betting Timeline Could Bring Special Christmas Present

A preliminary schedule drafted by the Virginia Lottery suggests the state could allow legal sports betting by the end of December. Read More

Posted on: May 4, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

How Virginia Became Second State To Legalize Sports Betting In 2020

Virginia sports betting is officially legal after a rocky start with differing opinions on both sides of the legislature. Read More

Posted on: April 29, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Governor Expected To Sign Re-Approved Virginia Sports Betting Bills

Virginia sports betting is back in the hands of Gov. Ralph Northam after both chambers of the legislature approved his recommendations Wednesday. Read More

Posted on: April 21, 2020 | | Adam Candee

This Virginia Sports Betting Amendment Could Send License Fees Sky-High

Gov. Ralph Northam kicked the Virginia sports betting bill back to legislators with suggested amendments last week, one of which would boost license fees. Read More

Posted on: April 14, 2020 | | Adam Candee

Northam’s NASCAR Tweak Delays Virginia Sports Betting Bill Passage

Many hoped Virginia sports betting would be signed into law by now. That's not the case, but it doesn't appear to be far from happening. Read More

Posted on: April 13, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Maryland Sports Betting Sponsor Pins Gutted Bill On Session Cut Short By Coronavirus

A session shortened by coronavirus concerns may have been the reason the Senate and House couldn't come to terms on implementation language for Maryland sports betting. Read More

Posted on: March 30, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Legislature Beats Deadline To Put Maryland Sports Betting On Ballot

The House opted to gut the Senate's Maryland sports betting bill but put the issue on the ballot in November after the Senate approved Wednesday. Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Virginia Sports Betting Almost A Done Deal: Legislature Passes Bill

Virginia sports betting could be here this year or next, as the state legislature passed a bill legalizing it in overtime of the state’s session on Sunday. The bill still requires the signature of Gov. Ralph Northam to become law. But on Sunday, a bill passed both the House and the Senate. The timeline for […] Read More

Posted on: March 8, 2020 | | Dustin Gouker

Bill Sponsor Says Virginia Sports Betting Making ‘A Lot Of Progress’ Before Deadline

Virginia sports betting is running out of time with the legislature ending Saturday. But according to Del. Mark Sickles, things look positive. Read More

Posted on: March 7, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

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Expedited Virginia Sports Betting Timeline Slowed, Hefty Fees Are Not

New Virginia Sports Betting Timeline Could Bring Special Christmas Present

How Virginia Became Second State To Legalize Sports Betting In 2020

Governor Expected To Sign Re-Approved Virginia Sports Betting Bills

This Virginia Sports Betting Amendment Could Send License Fees Sky-High

Northam’s NASCAR Tweak Delays Virginia Sports Betting Bill Passage

Maryland Sports Betting Sponsor Pins Gutted Bill On Session Cut Short By Coronavirus

Legislature Beats Deadline To Put Maryland Sports Betting On Ballot

Virginia Sports Betting Almost A Done Deal: Legislature Passes Bill

Bill Sponsor Says Virginia Sports Betting Making ‘A Lot Of Progress’ Before Deadline

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