Sports betting is completely legal in Virginia and was rolled out to residents aged at least 21 years old in January 2021. Read up on all the legal sports betting states.This means that the only way for Virginia residents to legally bet on sports is to use one of the numerous online sportsbooks or betting apps which are licensed and regulated in the state. While there are plans to introduce casino gaming to Old Dominion, there are currently no locations operational. However, there are currently no retail sports betting sites in Virginia. This followed on from Governor Ralph Northam signing the bills to make online sports betting legal in April 2020. Online sports betting is completely legal in Virginia, with Old Dominion legalizing residents placing wagers on their favorite teams in January 2021. Get the free Action Network app for expert picks, live odds, bet tracking and more.