Sports Betting in Virginia Most people in Virginia are still waiting for retail casino gaming options. Sports betting on 168 the other hand is already underway. The temporary Bristol Casino offers bettors the opportunity to wager on sports in person. Bettors can also easily place their wagers online using internet sportsbooks. Another retail sportsbook will be coming to the Old Dominion soon. The Rivers Casino Portsmouth is scheduled to open in the middle of January 2023. Sports fans can already enjoy the BetRivers Sportsbook online. The other casinos under construction in Virginia will also have sportsbooks. There are plenty of online sportsbooks available as well, including popular operators like DraftKings and FanDuel. Sports betting in Virginia still has plenty of room to grow. The opening of more retail sportsbooks will certainly be a step in the right direction.