Lottery Board; regulation and control of casino gaming, definitions.
It became law on Apr 22, 2020.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Apr 22, 2020
What it does
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the requirements for licensure of casino gaming operators and the conduct of casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. The location of casino gaming establishments shall be limited to eligible host cities that meet specified criteria: the Cities of Portsmouth, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, and Bristol. The bill requires each eligible host city to hold a referendum on the question of whether to allow casino gaming in the city and, with the exception of the City of Richmond, to hold such…
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
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The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.