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SB 694

Skill games; exceptions.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Stanley

SB 694 creates regulatory exceptions for skill games in Virginia, potentially allowing expanded gaming operations outside current statutory restrictions.

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Bill Summary · SB 694

Legislative bill overview

SB 694 proposes to create exceptions to Virginia's skill games regulations, potentially allowing certain games or operators to operate outside existing statutory restrictions. The bill has been in committee review since January 2024 and was continued to the 2025 legislative session with bipartisan support (15-0 vote).

Why is this important

Skill games occupy a gray area in gambling regulation—they're neither purely games of chance nor clearly games of skill. How Virginia defines and regulates them affects the gaming industry, state revenue, consumer protection standards, and competition between different gaming venues. This bill could significantly reshape which businesses can legally operate skill games in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: "Skill games" are difficult to define legally; amendments could expand what qualifies, creating loopholes or unintended consequences
  • Revenue implications: Expanding exceptions may shift tax revenue between different gaming operators (casinos, restaurants, convenience stores) and the state
  • Consumer protection: Broader exceptions could reduce oversight of game fairness and player protections, particularly for vulnerable populations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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