Betting on the MLB in Virginia
Is MLB Betting Legal in VA? | Yes |
Top Betting Apps to Use For MLB Bets: | Caesars, Fanatics, BetMGM, DraftKings |
Virginia Teams to Bet On: | Washington Nationals (based in Washington, D.C.) |
21+. New customers in AZ, CO, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA and WV. You must place a $10+ Qualifying Wager with odds of -500 or longer each day, starting the day you register to be eligible to receive $100 in Bonus Bets (“Rewards”) each day for your first three (3) days. Your Rewards in the form of Bonus Bets will be issued within 72 hours of your Qualifying Wager settling, and will expire in 7 days from issuance. Not available in NY. Terms apply- see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling Problem? Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
How to Bet on the MLB in Virginia
Here's how to place bets on the MLB:
- ✅ Choose one of the many Virginia sports betting apps available.
- ✅ Create a new account by providing information like your full name, address and Social Security number.
- ✅ Deposit funds -- make sure to check promo details first.
- ✅ Find the tab labeled "MLB."
- ✅ Choose your bet, enter the amount you want to wager into your bet slip and submit.
Outside of the Nationals, there are loads of other professional sports teams in or near Virginia that you can bet on. You can also bet on MLB futures, moneylines, prop bets, point spread bets, over/unders and more on any app.
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in VA. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.
MLB Betting FAQs
Yes, MLB betting is legal in Virginia. Many VA bettors opt to bet on the local team, the Washington Nationals, who are based in Washington, D.C.
Yes, you can bet on the MLB in Washington, D.C., but keep in mind that the sportsbooks and laws are different there compared to the state of Virginia.
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