Virginia SB579 imposes civil penalties for operating or promoting online sweepstakes games.
Virginia SB579 amends the state's gambling laws by imposing civil penalties on individuals or entities operating or promoting online sweepstakes games. The bill defines online sweepstakes games as contests where prizes are awarded based on chance and accessible via the internet. The penalties range from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation, with collected fines going to the Literary Fund. The bill also clarifies that certain skill games and devices are not considered gambling devices if they do not involve chance.
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