Even though no major pro teams officially lay within its borders, Virginia is home to a rabid fanbase that fanatically roots for the professional teams from Washington D.C. With the Washington Commanders, Capitals, Nationals, Wizards and DC United immediately to the north and the Carolina Panthers, Hurricanes and Charlotte Hornets, as well as the Atlanta Braves not too far to the south, residents from the Old Dominion State have plenty of close teams to root for, and bet on.
Virginia lawmakers recognized this and legalized sports betting on April 22, 2020, with online sports betting launching several months later on January 21, 2021. Bet365 launched its fourth state sportsbook in Virginia on January 31, 2023. Despite currently being in less states than some of its industry colleagues, Bet365 features a highly respected online sports betting platform that currently offers more than 20 sports markets to choose from and provides a comprehensive betting experience overall.