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H.B. 896. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.7, 2.2-3711, 18.2-334.3, 37.2-304, 58.1-4000, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4007, 58.1-4027, 59.1-364, and 59.1-569 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.1, by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 37.2 a section numbered 37.2-314.1, by adding a section numbered 58.1-4015.1, and by adding in Chapter 40 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4030 through 58.1-4047, relating to sports betting.

Patrons--Sickles, Adams, D.M. and Kory

Passed the House of Delegates February 10, 2020 (69-Y 29-N)

Conference report adopted by House March 8, 2020 (59-Y 35-N)

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

 

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        36. Personal information provided to or obtained by the Virginia Lottery concerning the identity of any person reporting prohibited conduct pursuant to § 58.1-4043.

 

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        establish a comprehensive program for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling in the Commonwealth and

 

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        In addition, a permit holder may share the names of individuals who self-exclude across its corporate enterprise, including sharing such information with any of its affiliates.

 

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        “Motor sports facility” means an outdoor motor sports facility that hosts a National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) national touring race.

 

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        “Principal” means any individual who solely or together with his immediate family members (i) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, five percent or more of the pecuniary interest in any entity that is a permit holder or (ii) has the power to vote or cause the vote of five percent or more of the voting securities or other ownership interests of such entity. “Principal” includes any individual who is employed in a managerial capacity for a sports betting platform on behalf of a permit holder.

 

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        Department

 

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        The
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        In accordance with sports betting program regulations, the

 

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        Board

 

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        $250,000
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        $50,000 for each principal at the time of filing to defray the costs associated with the background investigations conducted by the Department. If the reasonable costs of the investigation exceed the application fee, the applicant shall pay the additional amount to the Department. The Board may establish regulations calculating the reasonable costs to the Department in performing its functions under this article and allocating such costs to the applicants for licensure at the time of filing

 

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        chief security officer of the

 

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        7. In a manner as may be required by Board regulation, any entity that applies pursuant to subdivision D 4, D 5, or D 6 may demonstrate compliance with the requirements of an application, the duties of a permit holder, and any other provision of this article through the use of a partner, subcontractor, or other affiliate of the applicant.

 

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        60
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        90

 

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        J. In addition to the fee required pursuant to subdivision A 2, any applicant to which the Department issues a permit shall pay a nonrefundable fee of $250,000 to the Department prior to the issuance of such permit.

 

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        initial application for
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        application for a renewal of

 

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        may operate its sports betting platform under a brand other than its own but

 

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        identity
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        utilized brand

 

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        motor sports facility,

 

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        , [a comma]

 

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        motor sports facility,

 

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        , [a comma]

 

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        I. Permit holders shall at all times maintain cash reserves in amounts to be established by Board regulation.

 

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        per day

 

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        The prohibitions in subdivisions A 1 and A 3 shall be limited to the single game or match in which a youth sports or Virginia college sports team is a participant. The prohibitions shall not be construed to prohibit betting on other games in a tournament or multigame event in which a youth sports or Virginia college sports team participates, so long as such other games do not have a participant that is a youth sports or Virginia college sports team.
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        The identity of a reporting person shall be excluded from the provisions of § 2.2-3705.7.

 

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        or in any other jurisdiction