HB161

Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, penalties, effective clause.

Chamber Passed·2/16/26

Virginia HB161 authorizes internet gaming, establishes licensing, and sets regulations.

Virginia HB161 authorizes internet gaming and creates a framework for licensing and regulation. It establishes the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses to internet gaming operators and platform providers. The bill defines internet gaming, sets age and identity verification requirements, and mandates consumer protections. It also creates the Internet Gaming Hold Harmless Fund to compensate affected casino gaming operators. The bill imposes taxes on internet gaming revenue and allocates tax revenue to various funds, including the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 21–17 · Mar 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Mar 3

9:30 AM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing

Feb 25

7:00 PM

Senate General Laws and Technology Hearing

History

Mar 14

House

No further action taken

Mar 14

House

Failed to Pass from conference

Mar 6

House

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB161)