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2026 Session

Budget Amendments - SB30 (Committee Approved)

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Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority (language only)

Item 479 #3s

Item 479 #3s

Independent Agencies
Virginia Lottery

Language

Page 551, after line 27, insert:

"F. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Virginia Lottery shall oversee and regulate all forms of authorized gaming in the Commonwealth. Such transition shall be finalized in the 2027 Regular Session. The Lottery shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly, no later than October 15, 2026, the necessary statutory and appropriation act language to assume regulatory authority over sports betting, casino gaming, charitable gaming, fantasy contests, and horse racing activities as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority. The Lottery shall also develop an implementation plan identifying budgetary and revenue impacts and options to ensure sufficient and sustainable revenue to support regulation of all gaming in the Commonwealth. The Department of Planning and Budget shall include in the budget bill, submitted pursuant to § 2.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia for the 2027 Regular Session, all necessary changes to effectuate this transition. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide access to information and provide technical assistance if requested by Lottery."



Explanation

(This amendment directs Lottery to develop statutory and appropriation act changes necessary for the Lottery to oversee all forms of authorized gaming in the Commonwealth.)