Virginia § 58.1-4128 - Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age placing wagers and sports betting on youth sports; penalty
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§ 58.1-4128. Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age placing wagers and sports betting on youth sports; penalty
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.
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.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58.1-4128 ("Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age placing wagers and sports betting on youth sports; penalty") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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