Virginia lawmakers created a joint committee in 2023 to study the feasibility of establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission, which would oversee regulated sports wagering and other forms of commercial gaming. Currently, state-sanctioned sports betting and casino gaming is regulated by the Virginia Lottery. Lawmakers established a joint subcommittee to consider a regulatory body for non-lottery gaming in the wake of concerns regarding the Virginia Lottery’s ability to comprehensively regulate multiple verticals.
“The Virginia Gaming Commission is a step we need to preserve the good, address challenges and build a fair, accountable and prosperous gaming industry for everyone in the Commonwealth,” Del. Paul Krizek told joint subcommittee members on Tuesday.
Virginia’s regulation model for gaming
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