Virginia Code 58.1-4128: Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age placing wagers and sports betting on youth sports; penalty.
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A. No person shall wager on or conduct any wagering on the outcome of a game pursuant to the provisions of this chapter unless such person is 21 years of age or older. No person shall accept any wager from a person under age 21.
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 58.1-4128
- game: includes on-premises mobile casino gaming. See Virginia Code 58.1-4100
- Person: means an individual, partnership, joint venture, association, limited liability company, stock corporation, or nonstock corporation and includes any person that directly or indirectly controls or is under common control with another person. See Virginia Code 58.1-4100
- Youth sports: means the same as such term is defined in § Virginia Code 58.1-4100
B. No person shall wager on or conduct any wagering on the outcome of a youth sports game. No person shall accept any wager from a person on a youth sports game.
C. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.