TITLE: Virginia Lottery Updates Approved Sports Betting Vendor List with Multiple Service Provider Permits
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On July 31, 2026, the Virginia Lottery published an updated list of Sports Betting Commission (SCC) approved vendors authorized to provide services to Virginia's sports betting operators. The update includes over 300 approved vendors spanning multiple service categories essential to the state's regulated sports betting ecosystem.
The approved vendors provide a diverse range of services critical to sports betting operations, including affiliate marketing, payment processing, identity and age verification, fraud detection, customer support, data analytics, cloud computing, and sports data feeds. Major technology and media companies feature prominently on the list, including Amazon Web Services, Inc., Google LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., PayPal Inc., and ESPN Enterprises LLC. Specialized sports betting service providers such as Sportradar Solutions LLC, IMG Arena US LLC, and Genius Sports Media, Inc. supply live odds, market creation, and risk management services. Payment processors including Paysafe Merchant Services Corp., Shift4 Payments LLC, and Nuvei US LLC facilitate financial transactions for operators and players.
Vendor permits display varying expiration dates ranging from August 2026 through July 2029, indicating staggered renewal schedules. Each approved vendor receives a unique Service Permit number and Entity ID for tracking and regulatory purposes. The Virginia Lottery maintains this vendor list to ensure all third-party service providers meet regulatory standards and compliance requirements established for the state's sports betting market.
Inquiries regarding approved sports betting vendors can be directed to the Virginia Lottery at gaminglicensing@valottery.com.