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Bettors win, tax coffers lose in Virginia sportsbooks' debut

| March 2, 2021 10:06 AM

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sportsbooks actually lost money in Virginia in their January debut taking wagers on athletic events thanks to the aggressive promotions offered to court customers. As a result, the state collected a paltry $40,000 in taxes.

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