The Virginia Lottery has reported the state’s total sports betting activity for September 2026, as commercial and online operations produced nearly $61.8m of revenue, representing a decrease of 4.2%.
Mobile operations accounted for just over $60.7m of the state’s total revenue for September, having decreased 4.5% year-over-year. Retail sports betting drove $1m of revenue during the monthly period and managed to increase revenue 15.6%.
Along with the decrease in total sports betting revenue for Virginia’s licensed operators, the state’s wagering handle fell 1% during September to $729.6m. Mobile and retail handle totaled $725.6m and $4m for September, respectively, equating to decreases of 0.8% and 28.9%.
Operators submitted $9.2m in total taxes, including $231,073 to Virginia’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and just over $9m to the state’s General Fund Allocation.
The Virginia Lottery also reported the state’s total casino activity for September on October 20, with operators having combined to generate $97.6m of revenue, equating to an increase of 33.5%.
Slot machines operated by each property accounted for $71.6m of Virginia’s total casino revenue during September and increased 28.6%, while table games produced nearly $26m and grew 49.2%.
On October 8, the Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises hosted a topping out ceremony for its upcoming Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia property in Petersburg – expected to launch during late 2027.
The operator was joined by state lawmakers such as Virginia Senator Lashrecse Aird and Petersburg City Mayor Samuel Parham, as well as regional business, community and tourism leaders.
Live! Virginia will host 445,000 sq of gaming and hospitality space, including over 1,600 slot machines, 70 live action table games, a sportsbook and 200-room hotel tower.
On June 17, Virginia Commonwealth University partnered with the Virginia Association of Independent Schools to develop gambling prevention resources for schools and parents
