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Virginia Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 18.2-325 et seq.; 59.1-364 et seq. |
| Gambling | Making, placing or receiving any bet or wager of money or other thing of value, dependent upon the result of any game, contest, or event the outcome of which is uncertain or a matter of chance. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Horse races, parimutuel wagering, and off-track betting at licensed satellite facilities legal. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Greyhound racing specifically prohibited. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Gambling devices and places illegal. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Bingo, raffles and duck races sponsored by nonprofit organizations; contests of skill or speed between men, animals, fowl or vehicles; games of chance in private residences legal. Winning by fraud illegal. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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