Sports Betting Alliance donates $500,000 to Virginia senators after online casino vote
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The Sports Betting Alliance gave $500,000 to five Virginia Republican senators following their support for online casino legislation. Each senator received $100,000 around four months after the vote during the 2026 legislative session. The National Association Against iGaming criticised the donations as evidence of industry influence over lawmakers.
Why it matters
Donations to Virginia senators supporting online casino legislation drew criticism over industry influence on lawmakers.