Popular teams to bet on at BetRivers in Virginia
A robust sports market does not necessitate a state's own professional team. Virginia technically has no professional sports teams. In fact, Virginia is the most populated state in the United States without a professional sports team.
But the truth is that Virginia is “home” to all of Washington, D.C.'s professional sports teams, and the fan base is especially strong in northern Virginia. In Northern Virginia, the Washington Commanders (NFL) and Washington Capitals (NHL) have practice facilities and team headquarters.
Some Virginians support teams from Baltimore or Carolina, or even from other states, but sports betting knows no team allegiances. Virginia gamblers can put bets on any team in the country or around the world, but we anticipate that huge bets will be placed on these DC-based sports teams shortly.
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders have won five NFL championships. It won title games prior to the Super Bowl era in 1937 and 1942 before going on to win the Super Bowl in 1982, 1987, and 1991, its most recent appearance. With three Super Bowl victories, Washington is tied for sixth all-time. Washington has also finished second in the league six times, including twice in the Super Bowl era. In 24 postseason appearances, Washington has competed for the NFL championship 11 times.
In 2022, Washington renamed themselves the Washington Commanders. Washington signed Ron Rivera to overhaul the culture of the organization and selected standout pass rusher Chase Young in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland is where the Burgundy and Gold play their home games.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been in existence since 2005. Previously, this team was known as the Montreal Expos. The Expos debuted as an expansion team in 1969 and were almost signed before transferring to Washington, D.C. In an unusual twist, they became the first MLB team to be transferred since the Washington Senators left in 1971, with the Washington Senators going to Texas.
It was a rough move to Washington, D.C., but the organization struck gold with two consecutive number one draft picks in pitcher Stephen Strasburg and hitter Bryce Harper in 2009 and 2010.
The Nats finally made the playoffs in 2012, capturing the NL East for the first of four occasions this decade. Of course, the most famous season was in 2019, when the Nationals won their only World Series as a franchise, defeating the Houston Astros in seven games.
Washington's home games are played at Nationals Park, which is located on South Capitol Street in the Southeast part of Washington, D.C. The Nats are managed by Dave Martinez.
D.C. United
In 1996, D.C. United was one of the MLS's ten original clubs. Under head coach Bruce Arena, they were an absolute dynasty in the early days, winning eight of the first 13 MLS championships.
D.C. United has won the most MLS Supporters' Shields, which are awarded to the club with the best regular-season record, and they were the first team to win both the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup in the same season. United has four MLS Cups and three US Open Cups to its credit. D.C. United has also won outside of the MLS. They are the only two MLS clubs to have won a CONCACAF event, the 1998 Champions' Cup. They also won the Copa Interamericana against a Brazilian club in 1998, the only time an MLS club has won an international championship.
When all is said and done, D.C. United is without a doubt the most successful club in MLS history. United's home games are held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
BetRivers betting app in Virginia
BetRivers Sportsbook manages the Rush Street Interactive sports betting app on behalf of the parent firm (RSI). In turn, RSI owns and runs the Rivers casino brand, which will open a facility in Portsmouth in 2023.
The App for BetRivers Sportsbook Virginia is a seasoned brand with one of the market's few sports betting-specific loyalty programs, iRush Rewards. New BetRivers players receive a bonus of up to a specified sum on their first deposit.
How to download the betting app
You can download the BetRivers app and open an account from anywhere in the United States if you are 21 or older. When it comes to wagering, you must be physically present in Virginia and have your smartphone's location permissions activated. This enables Rivers' online sportsbook to determine your precise location, which is a necessary regulatory requirement.
To accomplish this, they employ geofencing technology, which employs a combination of WiFi, mobile data, and IP address data and is precise enough that anyone outside — even a few feet outside — of state lines is barred from gambling.
You will be able to gamble in the state as long as you grant access to the location on your mobile device. You can, of course, use your PC or laptop to view the site. Similar to the mobile setup, you may need to utilize a plugin to authenticate your location.
The BetRivers sportsbook app for Android and OIS is simple to obtain. All you have to do is go to the BetRivers website and click on Join Now. Create an account, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the “Get it for Android” button.
A popup will display on the new website; click OK to keep the BetRivers.apk. In your mobile settings, enable Unknown Sources. Once the file has been downloaded, double-click it and select Install. Sign in to the app after opening it.
Review of BetRivers mobile betting app in Virginia
The BetRivers app is one of our top selections for the best NFL betting apps since it provides one of the best football betting platforms available. From our perspective, the app is really outstanding, which is to be expected from Kambi, the firm that delivered the software.
The Malta-based supplier is behind a slew of other top-tier online sportsbooks and casino sites, including Rush Street's famed SugarHouse sportsbook. If you're unfamiliar with the design, don't worry; the app's slick layout makes navigation simple, and you'll quickly get the feel of it. Not only does it have a clean and fresh appearance, but it also has some amazing features and wagering alternatives.
The design is carefully thought out and matches the Android sports betting app and the mobile/iPhone site. If you use any of River Sportsbook's iPad betting apps, you will have access to all the same betting options as on the mobile site and iPhone sports apps.
In the left-hand menu, you'll find a list of various sports, as is customary with most online sportsbooks. Choosing any of these will bring up all the wagering possibilities for the selected sport, which will be displayed in the more extensive center area. There are three possibilities here: Live & Upcoming, Futures, and All.
BetRivers Sportsbook retail location in VA
There are no retail sportsbooks in Virginia yet, so BetRiver does not have a physical location yet. In early 2021, Virginia established its sports betting market as an online-only venture.
The same law that authorized the debut also authorized the opening of up to five land-based casinos in Old Dominion in the near future. The law stated that all five could operate retail sportsbooks if they so chose. However, before the building could begin, the law required that the designated localities for each casino have a referendum on the matter.
Unfortunately, Richmond voters just rejected the construction of a fifth Virginia casino within city borders. As a result, in the near future, Virginia will only have four casino facilities and four retail sportsbooks. Physical sportsbooks can also be available at sporting facilities such as Virginia's two motorsport tracks and Colonial Downs. As the opening ceremonies start, we will update this section to reflect the options available to Virginians.
Can I bet on college sports in Virginia?
No, you cannot bet on college sports in Virginia. Virginia law prohibits betting on Virginia collegiate teams or games. You can bet on all major sports (in comparison to other legal U.S. markets), but you can't bet on Virginia-based college teams. There's no live betting on any college sports, and you can't wager on college player props.
The Virginia Lottery is in charge of regulating the new sports betting business. It is typical practice in the US sports betting environment to place sports betting under lottery regulation.
The lottery took the lead in developing the rules and regulations that govern Virginia's regulated sports betting sector. It is in charge of reviewing sportsbook operator applications.
