Virginia Lawmakers Define Illegal Gambling

Sun, Mar 10, 2019

A bill unanimously passed by Virginia lawmakers and awaiting Governor Ralph Northam’s signature defines illegal gambling, making it easier to prosecute “sham sweepstakes” machines. The sweepstakes businesses sell customers a product like phone cards or internet time, in exchange for credits customers use to play online games of chance or promotional "sweepstakes."

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