Virginia governor vetoes skill-game and Fairfax casino bills
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed Senate Bill 661 on skill games and Senate Bill 756, which proposed a commercial casino in Fairfax County. She cited regulatory concerns and argued that the state needs a unified gaming commission before expanding its gaming markets. The skill-game proposal would have authorised up to 25,000 machines and projected $346.8 million in annual tax revenue.
The vetoes leave the proposed skill-game expansion and Fairfax casino without approval, affecting plans to enter those Virginia markets.