Sportingbet is a British online gambling operator, owned by Entain plc. The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange and was a constituent of the FTSE SmallCap Index prior to its acquisition by GVC holdings.

Sportingbet Founder. Mark Blandford, a British entrepreneur, is the originator of Sportingbet. He established Sportingbet in 1998. It was one of the first online gambling companies to offer sports wagering, and it quickly grew to become a major player in the industry.

Virginia legalized sports betting in April 2024. Anyone who is at least 21 years of age, has a valid United States Social Security Number and is physically located within the state of Virginia can bet with DraftKings Sportsbook there. It operates under the Virginia Lottery.

Can you gamble online in Virginia? Online casino gambling is not allowed. Online sports betting was legalized in April 2024 and launched in January 2024. Online wagering on Daily Fantasy Sports, horse racing and the Virginia Lottery is legal as are social casinos.