The Virginia Lottery Board recently announced it has approved permanent casino gaming regulations for the state, which now await the approval of Governor Ralph Northam.
The board previously approved emergency casino regulations on February 3. If Northam approves the regulations, a 60-day public comment period will begin, followed by final approval by the lottery board.
Virginia Lottery Executive Director Kevin Hall said, “The Lottery’s Gaming Compliance Department and Office of General Counsel have been diligently working to set up the regulatory and licensing framework to ensure casino gaming in Virginia is secure and transparent. In this role, we see the Lottery as the public’s watchdog, confirming that the law and regulations are followed and the integrity of casino gambling is protected.”
Four land-based casinos were approved by voters in local referendums last November, to be located in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth. A fifth casino in Richmond has not yet been approved but is expected to be on the ballot this November.
