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    Interactive Map: Sports Betting in the U.S.

    AGA’s interactive sports betting map provides state-level detail on the types of wagering allowed, key regulatory details, legal retail sportsbooks and online/mobile, and more.

    Sports betting status: Live, Legal*

    LEGALIZATION DATE
    April 22, 2020

    MARKET LAUNCH DATE
    January 21, 2021

    AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
    Commercial casino & online operators (including professional sports franchisees)

    RESTRICTED BET TYPES
    In-state collegiate teams and prop betting on all collegiate events

    AGE REQUIREMENT
    Must be 21+

     

    BETTING ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
    Customers of online sportsbooks are not required to register or fund their accounts in person.

    TAX RATE
    15% on sports betting revenue

    TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION
    2.5% to problem gaming initiatives
    97.5%to the state’s general fund

     

     

    LICENSE FEES
    $250,000 initial fee for a three-year license
    $50,000 application fee for each named principal of the applicant
    $200,000 renewal fee

    OFFICIAL DATA MANDATE
    Licensees must use official league data for in-game wagering options.

    INTEGRITY FEE
    None

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    Portsmouth, VA

    Sports betting provisions, revenue, and location data are sourced from state regulatory agencies.

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