The Virginia Lottery released its June sports wagering report and bets were up by 25% from June of 2021. Bets topped $295 million and winners took home over $269 million. Since sports wagering began in January 2021 bettors have wagered a combined total of $5.6 billion on a wide variety of approved sporting events. State law places a 15% tax on sports betting activity based on each permit holder’s adjusted gross revenue.