Virginia generates $55.4m sports wagering revenue for July, handle increases 42%

The Virginia Lottery has reported the state’s total sports wagering activity for July 2026, as online and retail operators managed to generate $55.4m of revenue, representing an increase of 21.5%. 

Online sports betting accounted for the vast majority of revenue and total handle during July, having produced just over $55.1m and increased 22.3%. Mobile activity also drove $606.3m of handle for July, rising 41.9% year-over-year. 

Retail sports betting drove just $286,939 of revenue for July and decreased 45.1%, even while the vertical’s $2.8m handle during the monthly period equates to a 41.9% increase as well. 

Between online and retail sports betting operations in Virginia, the state’s total handle increased 42% to nearly $609.2m. Operators currently licensed in Virginia paid out $549.8m in winnings, creating a hold of 9.75% for July. 

Virginia operators also submitted $8.3m in taxes to state regulators during July 2026, of which $8.1m was issued to the General Fund Allocation, while the remaining funds were sent to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund. 

In total, operators have paid just over $16.7m in taxes for fiscal year 2027, while the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund has received $417,525 in support. 

On August 14, the Virginia Lottery released the state’s total casino activity for July, as the five commercial properties which report to the regulator combined to generate $102.5m of revenue, equating to an increase of 20.9%.

Caesars Virginia led all land-based gaming establishments with just over $36.1m of revenue for the monthly period, representing growth of 3%. Rivers Casino Portsmouth followed with nearly $28.7m of its own casino revenue, having increased 7.1% year-over-year. 

Hard Rock Bristol managed to increase casino revenue 0.4% to $23m, while Live! Virginia produced $13.8m of revenue after debuting its temporary gaming facility in January.