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Beach Poker Room, Virginia Beach, Virginia. We want to thank you for your support here at BPR however, at this time to stay compliant with the laws we must close temporarily. West Virginia also offers some great poker action if you’re in the north or the west of the state. To the south your options will be a little bit more limited as North Carolina only has one poker room at the Harrah’s in Cherokee. So it’s quite a drive from the south of Virginia to this poker room.

Introduction to Virginia Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2020

Virginia's Casino Gaming Laws. In March 2019 a new casino gaming law was passed by the state general assembly and signed by the governor. 2020 election voters approved construction of casinos in the four cities of Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth. If you’re looking for no-limit action, you’ll find it at the Hollywood Casino poker room, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ve got action for players of all skill levels, so ante up. You could find yourself in a one-on-one showdown at the final table. The live Poker Rooms Virginia Beach casino online section at JackpotCity Casino allows players to stream live table games, online or via mobile, like blackjack and roulette, as well as gameshow-style games, in real time and in high definition.

Virginia slot machine casino gambling does not exist … yet. Last year, the state legislature and Governor approved three new casinos, but each awaits approval by voters in their local municipalities.

This post continues my weekly State-By-State Slot Machine Casino Gambling Series, an online resource dedicated to guiding slot machine casino gambler to success. Now in its third year, each weekly post reviews slots gambling in a single U.S. state, territory, or federal district.

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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Virginia*

The minimum legal gambling age in Virginia depends upon the gambling activity:

• Land-Based Casinos: 21 (expected)
• Poker Rooms: Not available
• Bingo: 18
• Lottery: 18
• Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

On March 22, 2019, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed State Bill 1126 into law. This state law does not authorize casinos in Virginia. However, in effect, it establishes

• A Commission to study casino gaming regulations
• A framework for the Lottery Board to oversee gaming
• How eligible cities conduct a local casino approval referendum

Details of the state bill suggest eligible cities are Danville, Bristol, and Portsmouth. Regarding timing, the city of Bristol has scheduled their referendum for November 2020.

*The purpose of this section is to inform the public of state gambling laws and how the laws might apply to various forms of gaming. It is not legal advice.

Slot Machine Private Ownership in Virginia

It is legal to own a slot machine privately in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Gaming Control Board in Virginia

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The framework included in the 2019 passing of Virginia State Bill 1126 includes giving oversight of sports betting regulations to the Virginia Racing Commission. This expansion of its responsibilities is in addition to its current responsibilities overseeing horserace pari-mutuel wagering.

The Virginia Lottery Board will obtain responsibility for casino gambling, but specific gaming regulations are not yet available. Establishing these gaming regulations is currently underway by Virginia’s Joint Legislative and Review Commission.

Casinos in Virginia

There are currently no casinos with slot machines in Virginia.

Commercial Casinos in Virginia

There are currently no commercial casinos in Virginia. However, three eligible cities may have casinos after approval by voters. The Bristol referendum occurs first in November 2020.

These three potential casino locations include the cities of:

• Danville located 144 miles southwest of Richmond near North Carolina
• Bristol located 113 miles northeast of Knoxville near Tennessee
• Portsmouth located 97 miles southeast of Richmond near Chesapeake

Tribal Casinos in Virginia

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe gained federal recognition in 2015 and is pursuing establishing a tribal casino. They intend to have improved educational and employment opportunities to ensure the long-term success of the tribe.

At this time, the tribe is searching for a suitable site for a casino resort located within Virginia. Potential sites for a tribal casino now include Richmond and Norfolk.

Continual and effective opposition of tribal casinos in Virginia comes from the casino operator of MGM National Harbor in nearby Maryland.

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Virginia slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Virginia is:

• North: Maryland Slots and District of Columbia Slots
• East: The Atlantic Ocean
• South: North Carolina Slots and Tennessee Slots
• West: Kentucky Slots and West Virginia Slots

Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Virginia.

Colonial Downs Racetrack offers slot-like historical horse racing (HHR) electronic gaming machines. This horseracing facility is in the eastern part of Virginia located 30 miles east of Richmond.

Our Virginia Slots Facebook Group

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Virginia? If so, join our Virginia slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to join this closed Facebook Group freely.

There, you’ll be able to privately share your slots experiences as well as chat with players about slots gambling in Virginia. Join us!

Payout Returns in Virginia

As Virginia casinos await voter approvals, the state legislature is working to establish slot machine gaming regulations. Therefore, it is not yet known if Virginia will offer theoretical payout limits or return statistics.

Summary of Virginia Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2020

Virginia slot machine casino gambling does exist but is now on the horizon. Commercial casinos are awaiting approval by voters in Bristol, Danville, and Portsmouth.

Annual Progress in Virginia Slot Machine Casino Gambling

In the last year, there has been no change to the slots gaming industry in Virginia. However, potential changes are imminent.

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By Jon H. Friedl, Jr. Ph.D., President
Jon Friedl, LLC

Virginia gambling laws are more permissive than many of the southern United States. The Commonwealth of Virginia allows charitable gaming, limited horse racing, and the sale of lottery tickets. For these various gambling fields, the Virginian legislature has divided the power to regulate and administer gambling between the Virginia Department of Charitable Gaming, the Virginia Lottery Board, and the Virginia Racing Commission. I'll discuss each of these agencies in their turn.

Playing Legal Virginia Poker

We need to first establish whether or not poker is defined as gambling under Virginia law. Let's start with Section 18 of the Virginia statutes, where the definition of gambling (subsection 2-325.1) requires a bet on an outcome that is either 'uncertain' or comes down to a 'matter of chance.'

In states where the definition is less sweeping - like New Hampshire poker laws - poker players can make a case that poker doesn't meet the state definition of gambling. But in Virginia we've got a pretty clear-cut situation, as poker often involves uncertain outcomes.

With poker qualifying as gambling, the ways in which you can play it for real money are restricted by Virginia state law.

While numerous casinos are located in neighboring states, there are no such businesses in Virginia itself. That means there are also no legal live poker rooms located in Virginia.

Regulations concerning charitable gambling in Virginia are spelled out in Section 18.2-340.15. To save you the time of a thorough review, poker is excluded from the list of approved games that can be offered at a charitable gambling event. So, charitable poker is off the list of ways to legally play poker for real money in Virginia.

Better luck for poker players on the social gambling score. Virginia law contains a clear and strongly worded exception for those taking part 'game of chance conducted in a private residence.' You can review the complete wording of the exception at Section 18-2-334. The basics: If you're all equal participants, as is the case with poker, and no one is running the game as a business, such gambling is completely in compliance with Virginia gambling law - no matter how high the stakes rise.

Virginia Racing Commission

The Virginia Racing Commission regulates parimutuel gambling and horse races at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Virginia. Colonial Downs is home to the annual Virginia Derby, along with a 32 day live thoroughbred racing schedule in June and July every year. Events include the Strawberry Hill Races, the $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup, the $600,000 Virginia Derby, and the $250,000 Commonwealth Turf Festival. In September and October, Harness meet is held for lovers of harness racing which takes place on 24 dates in a 6 week period. The fall harness schedule culminates with the annual $300,000 Virginia Harness 'Day of Champions'. This day showcases 2 year old and 3 year old pacers and trotters in eight different divisional races. The Day of Champions is held in conjunction with the New Kent County Fair.

Though Virginia doesn't have many horse tracks, the state laws allow its citizens an extraordinary amount of access to off-track betting opportunities through OTB facilities and betting terminals.

Legal Off Track Betting Locations in Virginia

Colonial Downs is the only permanent race track in Virginia, but the Colonial Downs off track betting is spread around the state at what are called Off Track Betting Centers, OTBs, or Satellite Wagering Facility locations.

These OTB locations are Major Willy's in downtown Richmond, one location in Alberta off I-85, two locations at Hampton Roads, and locations in the southwestern portions of Virginia in Scott County, Vinton County, and Martinsville County.

OTB Betting Terminals in Virginia

Beyond the OTB set-ups, Virginians can visit 'EZ Kiosk' locations around the state where people can set up EZ betting accounts, make a deposit, collect winnings through withdrawals, and make bets on off-track races. The EZ Kiosk is a betting terminal maintained by the people at EZ Horseplay. The terminals are found in dozens of bars and clubs across Virginia.

Many of the terminals are found in Moose Lodges, Elk Lodges, and VFW facilities. Other terminals are found in sports lounges, restaurants, pizzerias, and bars. Cities you can find them in include Abingdon, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Charlottesville, Dale City, Glen Allen, New Kent, Richmond, Hampton, Chesapeake, Midlothian, Hopewell, Petersburg, Alexandria, Newport News, Waynesboro, Danville, Chester, Coles Point, Sterling, Falls Point, Hayes, Poquoson, Lynchburg, Carrollton, Manassas, Roanoke, Radford, Warsaw, Gloucester, Amelia Court Hourse, Fairfax, Woodbridge, Fisherville, Springfield, South Arlington, Nokesville, Woodstock, Berryville, Annandale, Salem, Parksley, Onancock, Front Royal, Lexington, Occoquan, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach.

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Virginia Charitable Gaming Board

The charitable gaming industry is regulated a little differently in the Commonwealth, too. Most states have a 5-member commission of political appointees who oversee charitable gambling operations. In Virginia, a 5 member panel of these people exist, but Virginia wants to hear from those being regulated, so they expanded the organization to include 4 more individuals. One panel member is an owner or leaser of a facility where charitable gaming takes place. Another is a law enforcement professional with no connection to anyone else on the board. Still another represents a charitable gaming supplier who sits in good standing with Virginia regulators. The final member of the panel is a member of a charitable gaming organization.

Learn About Other State Laws

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The laws enforced by the Virginia Charitable Gaming Board are stipulated mainly in Chapter 8 of Title 18.2 of the Virginia Commonwealth's Code.

Virginia Commonwealth Lottery Board

A Virginia Lottery Board also exists. Lotto games available in Virginia include Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Win 7 for Life, and Decades of Dollars. Both the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets are sold in Virginia. Also, scratch-off cards, known locally as 'scratchers', are also available at most lottery vending locations.

For more information, see:

• http://www.valottery.com/board/