State guide · updated July 2026
Prediction markets in Virginia
Virginia residents can access Kalshi and ForecastEx. Virginia's gaming framework focuses on sportsbooks and casinos, not federally regulated event contracts.
- State regulator
- Virginia Lottery
- Recommended platforms
- Kalshi, ForecastEx
Platform availability in Virginia
Available to Virginia residents subject to Kalshi's standard KYC.
Polymarket is not legally available to US residents.
Available to Virginia residents subject to ForecastEx's standard KYC.
FAQ
Virginia prediction market questions
Are prediction markets legal in Virginia?+
Virginia residents can access Kalshi and ForecastEx. Virginia's gaming framework focuses on sportsbooks and casinos, not federally regulated event contracts.
Is Kalshi available in Virginia?+
Available to Virginia residents subject to Kalshi's standard KYC.
Are sports event contracts available in Virginia?+
Sports event contracts are subject to the same federal CFTC framework and are generally accessible to Virginia residents, though that may change.
What should I know before signing up from Virginia?+
Confirm the platform's current state availability on its own site before depositing funds. Use only regulated US exchanges; trade only what you can afford to lose; and read each platform's risk and terms documentation.
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