PointsBet has announced that through an exclusive partnership agreement with Colonial Downs Group, (and subsequent joint application for license, its wholly-owned subsidiary PointsBet Virginia LLC has been awarded a temporary supplier license by the Virginia Lottery to offer online sports wagering in Virginia.

“Being awarded the opportunity to offer PointsBet’s market-leading speed and ease of use, unrivaled slate of betting options, and overall in-play excellence to the people of Virginia is a great achievement and responsibility,” commented Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO.

“Alongside Colonial Downs, PointsBet is proud to partner with the Lottery in Virginia for our first lottery-regulated market license award. We couldn’t be more thrilled to further expand our exclusive relationship with NBC Sports – a staple to sports lovers in Virginia – and ultimately provide the great people in the state with the sportsbook they’ve been waiting for.”

“Colonial Downs Group is proud to partner with PointsBet, a premier sports betting platform and one of the most successful operators in the nation,” said Colonial Downs Group Chief Operating Officer Aaron Gomes. “We are pleased to help bring this gaming option, with an excellent reputation and track record in customer service and unique points of difference such as their ‘PointsBetting’ platform, to our loyal customers and other gamers in Virginia.”