Virginia MLB Betting Guide: How to Bet on the 2025 Season

Virginia MLB Betting Guide 2025: How to Bet on MLB in VA

MLB betting is very popular in the Virginia sports betting scene. With several teams to choose from, the options are plentiful. Below, we take a look at the legality of MLB betting as well as how to place bets on the MLB in the state of Virginia.

Betting on the MLB in Virginia

Is MLB Betting Legal in VA?	Yes
Top Betting Apps to Use For MLB Bets:	Caesars, Fanatics, BetMGM, DraftKings
Virginia Teams to Bet On:	Washington Nationals (based in Washington, D.C.)

Get Up To $250 In Bonus Bets

21+. New customers in CO, CT, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, NC, OH, TN, VA, or WV. Must opt-in and wager $10+ cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer to receive $50 in Bonus Bets each day for your first 5 days (issued when qualifying wager settles). Your 5 days begin the day you establish your account. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. See full Promo Terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, LA, MD, OH, WV) 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. (NC), Call or Text 800-889-9789 (TN)

How to Bet on the MLB in Virginia

Here's how to place bets on the MLB:

✅ Choose one of the many Virginia sports betting apps available.
✅ Create a new account by providing information like your full name, address and Social Security number.
✅ Deposit funds -- make sure to check promo details first.
✅ Find the tab labeled "MLB."
✅ Choose your bet, enter the amount you want to wager into your bet slip and submit.

Outside of the Nationals, there are loads of other professional sports teams in or near Virginia that you can bet on. You can also bet on MLB futures, moneylines, prop bets, point spread bets, over/unders and more on any app.

$1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets If You Don't Win

Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in VA. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.

MLB Betting FAQs

Yes, MLB betting is legal in Virginia. Many VA bettors opt to bet on the local team, the Washington Nationals, who are based in Washington, D.C, while others can place bets on surrounding teams like the Baltimore Orioles.

Yes, you can bet on the MLB in Washington, D.C., but keep in mind that the sportsbooks and laws are different there compared to the state of Virginia, so always be well-versed on the local and state laws.

The Washington Nationals are the most popular team to bet on in Virginia. Likewise, the Baltimore Orioles are also among the top teams to bet on while placing a wager in Virginia due to their proximity to the state.

Author

Jeremy Botter

Jeremy Botter is a commercial editor for BetVirginia.com. He is a former senior writer for CNN, managing editor at FloSports and associate editor for Heavy.com in addition to spending more than 10 years as a combat sports beat writer for the Houston Chronicle.