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Virginia lawmakers advance competing online casino bills

Regulation

Virginia’s Senate and House approved separate online casino bills this week, passing SB 118 by 19-17 and HB 161 by 67-30. The proposals differ on launch timing and the allocation of tax revenue, while only the House version establishes a new gaming commission, an issue Governor Abigail Spanberger has tied to stronger oversight. Lawmakers must reconcile the bills before the proposal can advance.

The bills’ differing launch dates and oversight provisions will shape the conditions for any Virginia online casino market.

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