Virginia sportsbooks could face new limits on account funding options under a bill that would remove credit cards from the list of approved payment methods, leaving debit cards, wire transfers and ACH among the options permitted under state law.
Del. Marty Martinez introduced House Bill 515, which would amend Virginia’s sports wagering account funding rules by striking credit cards from the list of allowable methods. Under current state code, online sportsbook customers can deposit and withdraw using debit cards, credit cards, wire transfers, automated clearinghouse payments, or other methods approved by the director of the Virginia Lottery.
If passed, the Virginia Lottery would be barred from approving credit card…