In August 2025, the Virginia Lottery announced that residents placed $510,179,552 in sports bets, marking a 22.4% rise compared to the previous year.

Throughout the month, fourteen mobile platforms and three casino venues were permitted to take sports wagers within the state. Players secured winnings of $447,299,369, resulting in a 12.33% hold for operators.

Mobile platforms accounted for $506,278,964 in gross wagers, while casinos contributed $3,900,589. After factoring in winnings and deductions, the adjusted gross revenue reached $57,342,148 for mobile platforms and $938,895 for casinos, totaling $58,281,044.

Of the state tax generated from sports wagering AGR, 97.5% is directed into Virginia’s General Fund, while 2.5% is designated for the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, overseen by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Regarding casino gaming, in August, Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia collectively generated $84.8 million in gaming revenue, which is up 34.3% year-over-year and 0.1% compared to July 2025, with $65.5 million earned from slots and $19.2 million from table games.

Caesars Virginia reported $34.5 million AGR ($26.6 million from slots, $8 million from table games), Rivers Casino Portsmouth reported $28 million ($20.4 million from slots, $7.6 million from table games), and Hard Rock Bristol recorded $22.3 million ($18.6 million from slots, $3.7 million from table games).