Online casinos in Virginia: 37 sweepstakes casinos you can play
37 of the 37 casinos we review accept players in Virginia, ranked by our rating, the same way as the rest of the site.
Availability comes from each casino's own published terms, not from us. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the casino's own terms page before you sign up.
Sweepstakes casinos in Virginia
Virginia is fully open: all 37 sweepstakes casinos we review accept players here, one of 16 states where that is true.
- Top rated that accept Virginia: WOW Vegas (4.6), Casino Click (4.4), Lucky Bunny (4.4).
- Most free Sweeps Coins at sign-up here: Yay Casino, 12 SC free, worth about $12. All of them are ranked on free Sweeps Coins, no deposit.
- Daily free coins: 32 of the 37 casinos open to Virginia pay a daily login bonus.
- Nearby states (South): Alabama 34, Arkansas 37, Delaware 15, Florida 35, Georgia 34, Kentucky 26, Louisiana 3, Maryland 23, Mississippi 36, North Carolina 37, Oklahoma 0, South Carolina 37, Tennessee 3, Texas 37, West Virginia 26 of 37 casinos.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Virginia?
Virginia has no law aimed at online sweepstakes casinos. HB 161 and SB 118 (2026) would have legalized regulated online casinos and made unlicensed sweepstakes illegal, but neither became law in the 2026 session.
SB 579 was introduced in 2026 as a ban on online sweepstakes games, then amended into a study by a Virginia Lottery Board work group and continued to the 2027 session.
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Sources, checked October 2026: SB 118 (2026), Virginia Legislative Information System; SB 579 (2026), Virginia Legislative Information System. This is a summary, not legal advice.
Tax on sweepstakes prizes in Virginia
Prizes you redeem from Sweeps Coins count as income. The IRS says a prize from a drawing or other event must be included in your income on your federal return, wherever you live.
Virginia taxes income at 2% on the first $3,000, 3% up to $5,000, 5% up to $17,000 and 5.75% above that.
Sources, checked October 2026: IRS Publication 525, prizes and awards; 2025 tax rate schedule, Virginia Tax. Rates change most years. This is a summary, not tax advice.
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Sweepstakes casinos in Virginia: common questions
- Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Virginia?
- Virginia has no law aimed at online sweepstakes casinos. HB 161 and SB 118 (2026) would have legalized regulated online casinos and made unlicensed sweepstakes illegal, but neither became law in the 2026 session.
- Which sweepstakes casinos accept players in Virginia?
- 37 of the 37 casinos we review accept Virginia players, going by each operator's own published terms. The highest rated are WOW Vegas, Casino Click, Lucky Bunny, Mega Bonanza and Spree.
- Do you have to buy coins to play in Virginia?
- No. Sweepstakes casinos are free to play and no purchase is necessary. Each one has to publish a free method of entry, usually a daily bonus or a postal request.
- How old do you have to be to play in Virginia?
- At least 18. Some operators on this page set 21 instead, and their own terms say so.
- Is WOW Vegas available in Virginia?
- Yes. WOW Vegas accepts Virginia players under its own published terms.
- Is Casino Click available in Virginia?
- Yes. Casino Click accepts Virginia players under its own published terms.
- Which Virginia casino has the biggest sign-up offer?
- Yay Casino, with 12 SC free at sign-up, worth about $12. That is the most of any casino open to Virginia players, read from each operator's own sweepstakes rules.