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Virginia Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Permitted: Daily fantasy sports is legal in Virginia for players 18 and older.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Daily fantasy sports is legal in Virginia for players 18 and older. Regulated under the Fantasy Contests Act (register with VDACS).

Official source: vdacs.virginia.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Virginia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

District of ColumbiaInfo
Paid daily fantasy sports is legal in the District of Columbia for players 18 and older. Operators accept DC players. The District has no dedicated official page for daily fantasy sports — confirm before relying on this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dclottery.com · Full District of Columbia rule →
KentuckyPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Kentucky, with a minimum age of 18 and formal regulation under HB 904 (2026). Operators must be licensed by the KY Horse Racing & Gaming Corporation.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MarylandPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Maryland for players 18 and older. Overseen by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mdgaming.com · Full Maryland rule →
North CarolinaInfo
Paid daily fantasy sports operates in North Carolina but is not separately licensed or regulated. North Carolina has no dedicated official DFS page — confirm before relying on this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
TennesseePermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Tennessee for players 18 and older. Regulated under the TN Fantasy Sports Act; SWAC licenses operators.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
West VirginiaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in West Virginia for players 18 and older. Authorized under the Lottery interactive/fantasy framework.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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