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The regulations governing the establishment and operation of the lottery and sports betting shall be promulgated by the Board after consultation with the Director. Such regulations shall be in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7 2.2-4000 et seq.). The regulations shall provide for all matters necessary or desirable for the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery and sports betting and for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares, the holders of winning tickets or shares, and sports bettors. The regulations, which may be amended, repealed, or supplemented as necessary, shall include the following:1\n\nThe type or types of lottery or game to be conducted in accordance with § 58.1-4001.2\n\nThe price or prices of tickets or shares in the lottery.3\n\nThe numbers and sizes of the prizes on the winning tickets or shares, including informing the public of the approximate odds of winning and the proportion of lottery revenues (i) disbursed as prizes and (ii) returned to the Commonwealth as net revenues.4\n\nThe manner of selecting the winning tickets or shares.5\n\nThe manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or shares.6\n\nThe frequency of the drawings or selections of winning tickets or shares without limitation.7\n\nWithout limitation as to number, the type or types of locations at which tickets or shares may be sold.8\n\nThe method to be used in selling tickets or shares, including the sale of tickets or shares over the Internet.9\n\nThe advertisement of the lottery in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 58.1-4022.10\n\nThe licensing of agents to sell tickets or shares who will best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares. No person under the age of 18 shall be licensed as an agent. A licensed agent may employ a person who is 16 years of age or older to sell or otherwise vend tickets at the agent’s place of business so long as the employee is supervised in the selling or vending of tickets by the manager or supervisor in charge at the location where the tickets are being sold. Employment of such person shall be in compliance with Chapter 5 (§ 40.1-78 et seq.) of Title 40.1.11\n\nThe manner and amount of compensation, if any, to be paid licensed sales agents necessary to provide for the adequate availability of tickets or shares to prospective buyers and for the convenience of the public. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision, the Board shall not be required to approve temporary bonus or incentive programs for payments to licensed sales agents.12\n\nApportionment of the total revenues accruing from the sale of tickets or shares and from all other sources and establishment of the amount of the special reserve fund as provided in § 58.1-4022.13\n\nSuch other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and economical operation and administration of the lottery.14\n\nThe operation of sports betting pursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.). In adopting such regulations, the Board shall establish a consumer protection program and publish a consumer protection bill of rights. Such program and bill of rights shall include measures to protect sports bettors, as defined in § 58.1-4030, with respect to identity, funds and accounts, consumer complaints, self-exclusion, and any other consumer protection measure the Board determines to be reasonable.15\n\nThe administration of a voluntary exclusion program as provided in § 58.1-4015.1.\n\t\t\t\tThe Department shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 43 (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 2.2; however, the Board shall promulgate regulations, after consultation with the Director, relative to departmental procurement which include standards of ethics for procurement consistent with the provisions of Article 6 (§ 2.2-4367 et seq.) of Chapter 43 of Title 2.2 and which ensure that departmental procurement will be based on competitive principles.\n\t\t\t\tThe Board shall have the power to advise and recommend, but shall have no power to veto or modify administrative decisions of the Director. However, the Board shall have the power to accept, modify or reject any revenue projections before such projections are forwarded to the Governor.B\n\nThe Board shall carry on a continuous study and investigation of the lottery and sports betting throughout the Commonwealth to:1\n\nAscertain any defects of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder which cause abuses in the administration and operation of the lottery and sports betting and any evasions of such provisions.2\n\nFormulate, with the Director, recommendations for changes in this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder to prevent such abuses and evasions.3\n\nGuard against the use of this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder as a subterfuge for organized crime and illegal gambling.4\n\nEnsure that this law and the regulations of the Board are in such form and are so administered as to serve the true purpose of this chapter.C\n\nThe Board shall make a continuous study and investigation of (i) the operation and the administration of similar laws that may be in effect in other states or countries, (ii) any literature on the subject that may be published or available, (iii) any federal laws that may affect the operation of the lottery and sports betting, and (iv) the reaction of Virginia citizens to the potential features of the lottery and sports betting with a view to recommending or effecting changes that will serve the purpose of this chapter.D\n\nThe Board shall hear and decide an appeal of any denial by the Director of the licensing or revocation of a license of a lottery agent pursuant to subdivision A 10 of this section and subdivision B 5 of § 58.1-4006. The Board shall hear and decide an appeal of any penalty, denial of a permit or renewal, or suspension or revocation of a permit imposed by the Director pursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.).E\n\nThe Board shall have the authority to initiate procedures for the planning, acquisition, and construction of capital projects as set forth in Article 4 (§ 2.2-1129 et seq.) of Chapter 11 and Article 3 (§ 2.2-1819 et seq.) of Chapter 18 of Title 2.2.F\n\nThe Board may adjust the percentage of uncollectible gaming receivables allowed to be subtracted from adjusted gross revenue, as defined in § 58.1-4030, if it determines that a different percentage is reasonable and customary in the sports betting industry.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":267474,"text":"The Board shall have the power to adopt regulations governing the establishment and operation of a lottery pursuant to this article and sports betting pursuant to Article 2 (\u00a7 58.1-4030 et seq.). The regulations governing the establishment and operation of the lottery and sports betting shall be promulgated by the Board after consultation with the Director. Such regulations shall be in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7 2.2-4000 et seq.). The regulations shall provide for all matters necessary or desirable for the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery and sports betting and for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares, the holders of winning tickets or shares, and sports bettors. The regulations, which may be amended, repealed, or supplemented as necessary, shall include the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":267475,"text":"The type or types of lottery or game to be conducted in accordance with § 58.1-4001.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":267476,"text":"The price or prices of tickets or shares in the lottery.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":267477,"text":"The numbers and sizes of the prizes on the winning tickets or shares, including informing the public of the approximate odds of winning and the proportion of lottery revenues (i) disbursed as prizes and (ii) returned to the Commonwealth as net revenues.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A4"},"4":{"id":267478,"text":"The manner of selecting the winning tickets or shares.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"A4","prefix_anchor":"A4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A5"},"5":{"id":267479,"text":"The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or shares.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"A5","prefix_anchor":"A5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A4","next_prefix":"A6"},"6":{"id":267480,"text":"The frequency of the drawings or selections of winning tickets or shares without limitation.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"A6","prefix_anchor":"A6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A5","next_prefix":"A7"},"7":{"id":267481,"text":"Without limitation as to number, the type or types of locations at which tickets or shares may be sold.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"A7","prefix_anchor":"A7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A6","next_prefix":"A8"},"8":{"id":267482,"text":"The method to be used in selling tickets or shares, including the sale of tickets or shares over the Internet.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","8"],"prefix":"8","entire_prefix":"A8","prefix_anchor":"A8","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A7","next_prefix":"A9"},"9":{"id":267483,"text":"The advertisement of the lottery in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 58.1-4022.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","9"],"prefix":"9","entire_prefix":"A9","prefix_anchor":"A9","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A8","next_prefix":"A10"},"10":{"id":267484,"text":"The licensing of agents to sell tickets or shares who will best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares. No person under the age of 18 shall be licensed as an agent. A licensed agent may employ a person who is 16 years of age or older to sell or otherwise vend tickets at the agent’s place of business so long as the employee is supervised in the selling or vending of tickets by the manager or supervisor in charge at the location where the tickets are being sold. Employment of such person shall be in compliance with Chapter 5 (§ 40.1-78 et seq.) of Title 40.1.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","10"],"prefix":"10","entire_prefix":"A10","prefix_anchor":"A10","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A9","next_prefix":"A11"},"11":{"id":267485,"text":"The manner and amount of compensation, if any, to be paid licensed sales agents necessary to provide for the adequate availability of tickets or shares to prospective buyers and for the convenience of the public. 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In adopting such regulations, the Board shall establish a consumer protection program and publish a consumer protection bill of rights. Such program and bill of rights shall include measures to protect sports bettors, as defined in § 58.1-4030, with respect to identity, funds and accounts, consumer complaints, self-exclusion, and any other consumer protection measure the Board determines to be reasonable.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","14"],"prefix":"14","entire_prefix":"A14","prefix_anchor":"A14","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A13","next_prefix":"A15"},"15":{"id":267489,"text":"The administration of a voluntary exclusion program as provided in § 58.1-4015.1.\n\t\t\t\tThe Department shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 43 (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 2.2; however, the Board shall promulgate regulations, after consultation with the Director, relative to departmental procurement which include standards of ethics for procurement consistent with the provisions of Article 6 (§ 2.2-4367 et seq.) of Chapter 43 of Title 2.2 and which ensure that departmental procurement will be based on competitive principles.\n\t\t\t\tThe Board shall have the power to advise and recommend, but shall have no power to veto or modify administrative decisions of the Director. However, the Board shall have the power to accept, modify or reject any revenue projections before such projections are forwarded to the Governor.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","15"],"prefix":"15","entire_prefix":"A15","prefix_anchor":"A15","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A14","next_prefix":"B"},"16":{"id":267490,"text":"The Board shall carry on a continuous study and investigation of the lottery and sports betting throughout the Commonwealth to:","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A15","next_prefix":"B1"},"17":{"id":267491,"text":"Ascertain any defects of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder which cause abuses in the administration and operation of the lottery and sports betting and any evasions of such provisions.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"B1","prefix_anchor":"B1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"B2"},"18":{"id":267492,"text":"Formulate, with the Director, recommendations for changes in this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder to prevent such abuses and evasions.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"B2","prefix_anchor":"B2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B1","next_prefix":"B3"},"19":{"id":267493,"text":"Guard against the use of this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder as a subterfuge for organized crime and illegal gambling.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"B3","prefix_anchor":"B3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B2","next_prefix":"B4"},"20":{"id":267494,"text":"Ensure that this law and the regulations of the Board are in such form and are so administered as to serve the true purpose of this chapter.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"B4","prefix_anchor":"B4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B3","next_prefix":"C"},"21":{"id":267495,"text":"The Board shall make a continuous study and investigation of (i) the operation and the administration of similar laws that may be in effect in other states or countries, (ii) any literature on the subject that may be published or available, (iii) any federal laws that may affect the operation of the lottery and sports betting, and (iv) the reaction of Virginia citizens to the potential features of the lottery and sports betting with a view to recommending or effecting changes that will serve the purpose of this chapter.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B4","next_prefix":"D"},"22":{"id":267496,"text":"The Board shall hear and decide an appeal of any denial by the Director of the licensing or revocation of a license of a lottery agent pursuant to subdivision A 10 of this section and subdivision B 5 of § 58.1-4006. The Board shall hear and decide an appeal of any penalty, denial of a permit or renewal, or suspension or revocation of a permit imposed by the Director pursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.).","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"E"},"23":{"id":267497,"text":"The Board shall have the authority to initiate procedures for the planning, acquisition, and construction of capital projects as set forth in Article 4 (§ 2.2-1129 et seq.) of Chapter 11 and Article 3 (§ 2.2-1819 et seq.) of Chapter 18 of Title 2.2.","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"F"},"24":{"id":267498,"text":"The Board may adjust the percentage of uncollectible gaming receivables allowed to be subtracted from adjusted gross revenue, as defined in § 58.1-4030, if it determines that a different percentage is reasonable and customary in the sports betting industry.","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E"}},"ancestry":[{"id":13969,"edition_id":1,"name":"Powers and Duties of Virginia Lottery Board; 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This law was first created in 1987. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 531 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1987 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 8 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1988, chapter 788; in 1989, chapter 228; in 1990, chapter 732; in 1999, chapter 716<\/a>; in 2004, chapter 630<\/a>; in 2006, chapter 598<\/a>; in 2008, chapter 302<\/a>; in 2020, chapters 117<\/a>, 332<\/a>, 1218<\/a>, and 1256<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":72789,"section_number":"2.2-3711","catch_line":"(Effective July 1, 2026) Closed meetings authorized for certain limited purposes","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-3711\/"},{"id":61304,"section_number":"58.1-3510","catch_line":"Definition of merchants' capital","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-3510\/"},{"id":84585,"section_number":"58.1-4022","catch_line":"Virginia Lottery Fund","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4022\/"},{"id":67888,"section_number":"58.1-4030","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4030\/"},{"id":85758,"section_number":"58.1-4033","catch_line":"Renewals of permits","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4033\/"},{"id":82167,"section_number":"58.1-4035","catch_line":"Suspension and revocation of permits; civil penalties","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4035\/"},{"id":56740,"section_number":"58.1-4048","catch_line":"Gaming Regulatory Fund","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4048\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":60538,"section_number":"2.2-1129","catch_line":"Division of Engineering and Buildings","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-1129\/"},{"id":77065,"section_number":"2.2-1819","catch_line":"Payments to be made in accordance with appropriations; submission and approval of quarterly estimates","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-1819\/"},{"id":86911,"section_number":"2.2-4000","catch_line":"Short title; purpose","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4000\/"},{"id":70034,"section_number":"2.2-4300","catch_line":"Short title; purpose; declaration of intent","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4300\/"},{"id":77165,"section_number":"2.2-4367","catch_line":"Purpose","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4367\/"},{"id":60283,"section_number":"40.1-78","catch_line":"Employment of children under fourteen and sixteen","order_by":null,"url":"\/40.1-78\/"},{"id":75231,"section_number":"58.1-4006","catch_line":"Powers of the Director","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4006\/"},{"id":85845,"section_number":"58.1-4015.1","catch_line":"Voluntary exclusion program","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4015.1\/"},{"id":67888,"section_number":"58.1-4030","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4030\/"}],"permalink":{"id":259111,"object_type":"law","relational_id":74431,"identifier":"58.1-4007","token":"58.1\/IV\/40\/1\/58.1-4007","url":"\/58.1-4007\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/58.1-4007\/","token":"58.1\/IV\/40\/1\/58.1-4007","dublin_core":{"Title":"Powers of the Board","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 58.1-4007","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall have the power to adopt regulations governing the establishment and operation of a lottery<\/span> pursuant to this article and sports betting<\/span> pursuant to Article 2 (\u00a7 58.1-4030<\/a> et seq.). The regulations governing the establishment and operation of the lottery<\/span> and sports betting<\/span> shall be promulgated by the Board<\/span> after consultation with the Director<\/span>. Such regulations shall be in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7 2.2-4000<\/a> et seq.). The regulations shall provide for all matters necessary or desirable for the efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the lottery<\/span> and sports betting<\/span> and for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets or shares, the holders of winning tickets or shares, and sports bettors. The regulations, which may be amended, repealed, or supplemented as necessary, shall include the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The type or types of lottery<\/span> or game<\/span> to be conducted in accordance with § 58.1-4001<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The price or prices of tickets or shares in the lottery<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> The numbers and sizes of the prizes on the winning tickets or shares, including informing the public of the approximate odds of winning and the proportion of lottery<\/span> revenues (i) disbursed as prizes and (ii) returned to the Commonwealth as net revenues. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> The manner of selecting the winning tickets or shares. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or shares. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> The frequency of the drawings or selections of winning tickets or shares without limitation. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Without limitation as to number, the type or types of locations at which tickets or shares may be sold. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> The method to be used in selling tickets or shares, including the sale of tickets or shares over the Internet. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> The advertisement of the lottery<\/span> in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 58.1-4022<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> The licensing of agents to sell tickets or shares who will best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares. No person under the age of 18 shall be licensed as an agent. A licensed agent may employ a person who is 16 years of age or older to sell or otherwise vend tickets at the agent’s place of business so long as the employee is supervised in the selling or vending of tickets by the manager or supervisor in charge at the location where the tickets are being sold. Employment of such person shall be in compliance with Chapter 5 (§ 40.1-78<\/a> et seq.) of Title 40.1. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

11.<\/span> The manner and amount of compensation, if any, to be paid licensed sales agents necessary to provide for the adequate availability of tickets or shares to prospective buyers and for the convenience of the public. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision, the Board<\/span> shall not be required to approve temporary bonus or incentive programs for payments to licensed sales agents. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

12.<\/span> Apportionment of the total revenues accruing from the sale of tickets or shares and from all other sources and establishment of the amount of the special reserve fund as provided in § 58.1-4022<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

13.<\/span> Such other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and economical operation and administration of the lottery<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

14.<\/span> The operation of sports betting<\/span> pursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030<\/a> et seq.). In adopting such regulations, the Board<\/span> shall establish a consumer protection program and publish a consumer protection bill of rights. Such program and bill of rights shall include measures to protect sports bettors, as defined in § 58.1-4030<\/a>, with respect to identity, funds and accounts, consumer complaints, self-exclusion, and any other consumer protection measure the Board<\/span> determines to be reasonable. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

15.<\/span> The administration of a voluntary exclusion program<\/span> as provided in § 58.1-4015.1<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\tThe Department<\/span> shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 43 (§ 2.2-4300<\/a> et seq.) of Title 2.2; however, the Board<\/span> shall promulgate regulations, after consultation with the Director<\/span>, relative to departmental procurement which include standards of ethics for procurement consistent with the provisions of Article 6 (§ 2.2-4367<\/a> et seq.) of Chapter 43 of Title 2.2 and which ensure that departmental procurement will be based on competitive principles.\n\t\t\t\tThe Board<\/span> shall have the power to advise and recommend, but shall have no power to veto or modify administrative decisions of the Director<\/span>. However, the Board<\/span> shall have the power to accept, modify or reject any revenue projections before such projections are forwarded to the Governor. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall carry on a continuous study and investigation of the lottery<\/span> and sports betting<\/span> throughout the Commonwealth to: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Ascertain any defects of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder which cause abuses in the administration and operation of the lottery<\/span> and sports betting<\/span> and any evasions of such provisions. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Formulate, with the Director<\/span>, recommendations for changes in this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder to prevent such abuses and evasions. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Guard against the use of this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder as a subterfuge for organized crime<\/span> and illegal gambling. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Ensure that this law<\/span> and the regulations of the Board<\/span> are in such form and are so administered as to serve the true purpose of this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall make a continuous study and investigation of (i) the operation and the administration of similar laws<\/span> that may be in effect in other states or countries, (ii) any literature on the subject that may be published or available, (iii) any federal laws<\/span> that may affect the operation of the lottery<\/span> and sports betting<\/span>, and (iv) the reaction of Virginia citizens to the potential features of the lottery<\/span> and sports betting<\/span> with a view to recommending or effecting changes that will serve the purpose of this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall hear and decide an appeal<\/span> of any denial by the Director<\/span> of the licensing or revocation<\/span> of a license of a lottery<\/span> agent pursuant to subdivision A 10 of this section and subdivision B 5 of § 58.1-4006<\/a>. The Board<\/span> shall hear and decide an appeal<\/span> of any penalty<\/span>, denial of a permit or renewal, or suspension or revocation<\/span> of a permit imposed by the Director<\/span> pursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030<\/a> et seq.). <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall have the authority to initiate procedures for the planning, acquisition, and construction of capital projects as set forth in Article 4 (§ 2.2-1129<\/a> et seq.) of Chapter 11 and Article 3 (§ 2.2-1819<\/a> et seq.) of Chapter 18 of Title 2.2. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> The Board<\/span> may adjust the percentage of uncollectible gaming receivables allowed to be subtracted from adjusted gross revenue, as defined in § 58.1-4030<\/a>, if it determines that a different percentage is reasonable and customary in the sports betting<\/span> industry. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nPOWERS OF THE BOARD (\u00a7 58.1-4007)\n\nA. The Board shall have the power to adopt regulations governing the\nestablishment and operation of a lottery pursuant to this article and sports\nbetting pursuant to Article 2 (\u00a7 58.1-4030 et seq.). The regulations governing\nthe establishment and operation of the lottery and sports betting shall be\npromulgated by the Board after consultation with the Director. Such regulations\nshall be in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7 2.2-4000 et\nseq.). The regulations shall provide for all matters necessary or desirable for\nthe efficient, honest, and economical operation and administration of the\nlottery and sports betting and for the convenience of the purchasers of tickets\nor shares, the holders of winning tickets or shares, and sports bettors. The\nregulations, which may be amended, repealed, or supplemented as necessary, shall\ninclude the following:\n\n 1. The type or types of lottery or game to be conducted in accordance with\n § 58.1-4001.\n\n 2. The price or prices of tickets or shares in the lottery.\n\n 3. The numbers and sizes of the prizes on the winning tickets or shares,\n including informing the public of the approximate odds of winning and the\n proportion of lottery revenues (i) disbursed as prizes and (ii) returned to\n the Commonwealth as net revenues.\n\n 4. The manner of selecting the winning tickets or shares.\n\n 5. The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or\n shares.\n\n 6. The frequency of the drawings or selections of winning tickets or shares\n without limitation.\n\n 7. Without limitation as to number, the type or types of locations at which\n tickets or shares may be sold.\n\n 8. The method to be used in selling tickets or shares, including the sale of\n tickets or shares over the Internet.\n\n 9. The advertisement of the lottery in accordance with the provisions of\n subsection E of § 58.1-4022.\n\n 10. The licensing of agents to sell tickets or shares who will best serve the\n public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares. No person under\n the age of 18 shall be licensed as an agent. A licensed agent may employ a\n person who is 16 years of age or older to sell or otherwise vend tickets at\n the agent’s place of business so long as the employee is supervised in\n the selling or vending of tickets by the manager or supervisor in charge at\n the location where the tickets are being sold. Employment of such person shall\n be in compliance with Chapter 5 (§ 40.1-78 et seq.) of Title 40.1.\n\n 11. The manner and amount of compensation, if any, to be paid licensed sales\n agents necessary to provide for the adequate availability of tickets or shares\n to prospective buyers and for the convenience of the public. Notwithstanding\n the provisions of this subdivision, the Board shall not be required to approve\n temporary bonus or incentive programs for payments to licensed sales agents.\n\n 12. Apportionment of the total revenues accruing from the sale of tickets or\n shares and from all other sources and establishment of the amount of the\n special reserve fund as provided in § 58.1-4022.\n\n 13. Such other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and economical\n operation and administration of the lottery.\n\n 14. The operation of sports betting pursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et\n seq.). In adopting such regulations, the Board shall establish a consumer\n protection program and publish a consumer protection bill of rights. Such\n program and bill of rights shall include measures to protect sports bettors,\n as defined in § 58.1-4030, with respect to identity, funds and accounts,\n consumer complaints, self-exclusion, and any other consumer protection measure\n the Board determines to be reasonable.\n\n 15. The administration of a voluntary exclusion program as provided in §\n 58.1-4015.1.\n \t\t\t\tThe Department shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 43\n (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 2.2; however, the Board shall promulgate\n regulations, after consultation with the Director, relative to departmental\n procurement which include standards of ethics for procurement consistent with\n the provisions of Article 6 (§ 2.2-4367 et seq.) of Chapter 43 of Title\n 2.2 and which ensure that departmental procurement will be based on\n competitive principles.\n \t\t\t\tThe Board shall have the power to advise and recommend, but shall have no\n power to veto or modify administrative decisions of the Director. However, the\n Board shall have the power to accept, modify or reject any revenue projections\n before such projections are forwarded to the Governor.\n\nB. The Board shall carry on a continuous study and investigation of the lottery\nand sports betting throughout the Commonwealth to:\n\n 1. Ascertain any defects of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder\n which cause abuses in the administration and operation of the lottery and\n sports betting and any evasions of such provisions.\n\n 2. Formulate, with the Director, recommendations for changes in this chapter\n and the regulations promulgated hereunder to prevent such abuses and evasions.\n\n 3. Guard against the use of this chapter and the regulations promulgated\n hereunder as a subterfuge for organized crime and illegal gambling.\n\n 4. Ensure that this law and the regulations of the Board are in such form and\n are so administered as to serve the true purpose of this chapter.\n\nC. The Board shall make a continuous study and investigation of (i) the\noperation and the administration of similar laws that may be in effect in other\nstates or countries, (ii) any literature on the subject that may be published or\navailable, (iii) any federal laws that may affect the operation of the lottery\nand sports betting, and (iv) the reaction of Virginia citizens to the potential\nfeatures of the lottery and sports betting with a view to recommending or\neffecting changes that will serve the purpose of this chapter.\n\nD. The Board shall hear and decide an appeal of any denial by the Director of\nthe licensing or revocation of a license of a lottery agent pursuant to\nsubdivision A 10 of this section and subdivision B 5 of § 58.1-4006. The\nBoard shall hear and decide an appeal of any penalty, denial of a permit or\nrenewal, or suspension or revocation of a permit imposed by the Director\npursuant to Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.).\n\nE. The Board shall have the authority to initiate procedures for the planning,\nacquisition, and construction of capital projects as set forth in Article 4\n(§ 2.2-1129 et seq.) of Chapter 11 and Article 3 (§ 2.2-1819 et seq.)\nof Chapter 18 of Title 2.2.\n\nF. The Board may adjust the percentage of uncollectible gaming receivables\nallowed to be subtracted from adjusted gross revenue, as defined in §\n58.1-4030, if it determines that a different percentage is reasonable and\ncustomary in the sports betting industry.\n\nHISTORY: 1987, c. 531; 1988, c. 788; 1989, c. 228; 1990, c. 732; 1999, c. 716;\n2004, c. 630; 2006, c. 598; 2008, c. 302; 2020, cc. 117, 332, 1218, 1256.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}