Here’s a list of the most successful ones, as well as their total winnings: Interestingly, despite lacking a formal poker market, the Old Dominion has produced several professionals. However, those that try running online facilities may face felony convictions - fines up to $20,000 and 10-year imprisonment. The law stipulates that everyone who indulges in illegal gambling is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, which involves up to $500 in fines and no jail time. Therefore, online poker tournaments are available to VA players only via sweepstakes sites and international poker platforms. There have been several attempts to legalize online gambling but to no avail. Then, the Old Dominion (sort of) added charitable poker tournaments to the mix and land-based casinos, allowing players to participate in live Texas Hold’em competitions for the first time. At first, legalized gambling was limited to lottery and racetracks. In general, Virginia has always had a negative attitude toward gambling.
By Adrian Sterne Updated: September 11, 2023
