SB765

Charitable gaming; definition of poker events, prohibited practices.

Chamber Passed·2/2/26

Virginia SB765 regulates charitable gaming, including poker events, by defining terms, setting limits on prizes, and prohibiting certain practices.

Virginia SB765 amends the Code of Virginia to regulate charitable gaming, including poker events. It defines terms such as "charitable gaming," "electronic gaming," and "Texas Hold'em poker tournament." The bill sets limits on prizes for raffles and bingo games, prohibits certain practices like collecting rakes in poker events, and requires organizations to use a percentage of their gross receipts for charitable purposes. It also mandates that organizations post signs detailing their charitable gaming activities and prohibits the use of gross receipts for social or recreational activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 19

12:00 AM

House General Laws Hearing

Jan 28

7:00 PM

Senate General Laws and Technology Hearing

History

Mar 14

Senate

No further action taken

Mar 14

Senate

Failed to Pass from conference

Mar 14

Senate

Failed to Pass from conference