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SB 96 Gaming; use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors", civil penalty.

Introduced by: Thomas K. Norment, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Gaming businesses; use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors"; civil penalty. Prohibits gaming businesses, as defined in the bill, from using the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" in an advertisement in association with their products or services. A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Gaming; use of the name of Virginia or the Commonwealth; civil penalty. Prohibits sports betting and casino gaming operators and their affiliates from using the name of Virginia or the Commonwealth in an advertisement in association with their products or services. A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000.