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The Board shall not consider an application from any applicant that has not been certified as a preferred casino gaming operator by an eligible host city.B\n\nThe Board may issue an operator’s license to an applicant only if it finds that:1\n\nThe applicant submits a plan for addressing responsible gaming issues, including the goals of the plan, procedures, and deadlines for implementation of the plan;2\n\nThe applicant has established a policy requiring all license and permit holders who interact directly with the public in the casino gaming establishment to complete a training course acceptable to the Department in how to recognize and report suspected human trafficking;3\n\nThe casino gaming establishment the applicant proposes to use on a permanent basis is or will be appropriate for gaming operations consistent with the purposes of this chapter;4\n\nThe city where the casino gaming establishment will be located certifies that the proposed project complies with all applicable land use ordinances pursuant to Chapter 22 (§ 15.2-2200 et seq.) of Title 15.2;5\n\nAny required local infrastructure or site improvements, including necessary sewerage, water, drainage facilities, or traffic flow, are to be paid exclusively by the applicant without state or local financial assistance;6\n\nIf the applicant is an entity, its securities are fully paid and, in the case of stock, nonassessable and have been subscribed and will be paid for only in cash or property to the exclusion of past services;7\n\nAll principals meet the criteria of this subsection and have submitted to the jurisdiction of the Virginia courts, and all nonresident principals have designated the Director as their agent for receipt of process;8\n\nIf the applicant is an entity, it has the right to purchase at fair market value the securities of, and require the resignation of, any person who is or becomes disqualified under subsection C;9\n\nThe applicant meets any other criteria established by this chapter and the Board’s regulations for the granting of an operator’s license;10\n\nThe applicant is qualified to do business in Virginia or is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Commonwealth; and11\n\nThe applicant has not previously been denied a license pursuant to subsection C.C\n\nThe Board shall deny a license to an applicant if it finds that for any reason the issuance of a license to the applicant would reflect adversely on the honesty and integrity of the casino gaming industry in the Commonwealth or that the applicant, or any officer, principal, manager, or director of the applicant:1\n\nIs or has been guilty of any illegal act, conduct, or practice in connection with gaming operations in this or any other state or has been convicted of a felony;2\n\nHas had a license or permit to hold or conduct a gaming operation denied for cause, suspended, or revoked, in this or any other state or country, unless the license or permit was subsequently granted or reinstated;3\n\nHas at any time during the previous five years knowingly failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any Department regulation;4\n\nHas knowingly made a false statement of material fact to the Department or has deliberately failed to disclose any information requested by the Department;5\n\nHas defaulted in the payment of any obligation or debt due to the Commonwealth and has not cured such default; or6\n\nHas operated or caused to be operated a casino gaming establishment for which a license is required under this chapter without obtaining such license.D\n\nThe Board shall make a determination regarding whether to issue the operator’s license within 12 months of the receipt of a completed application.E\n\nThe Board shall be limited to the issuance of one operator’s license for each eligible host city.F\n\nIf, at the time of application, the applicant has not satisfied the capital investment requirement of at least $300 million pursuant to subsection B of § 58.1-4108 but otherwise meets the standards for licensure set forth in this article, the Department shall issue the operator’s license, which, prior to satisfying the capital investment requirement, may not be used to conduct gaming other than temporary casino gaming pursuant to subsection G.G\n\nThe Department may authorize casino gaming to occur on a temporary basis for a period of one year under the following conditions:1\n\nThe request to authorize casino gaming is made by a preferred casino gaming operator that has been issued a license consistent with this section.2\n\nThe preferred casino gaming operator has submitted as a part of its application for licensure a construction schedule for a casino gaming establishment that has been approved by the eligible host city and the Department.3\n\nThe temporary casino gaming is to be conducted at the same site referenced in the referendum held pursuant to § 58.1-4123.4\n\nThe preferred casino gaming operator has secured suppliers and employees holding the appropriate permits required by this chapter and sufficient for the routine operation of the site where the temporary casino gaming is authorized.5\n\nA performance bond is posted in an amount acceptable to the Board.H\n\nNo portion of any facility developed with the assistance of any grants or loans provided by a redevelopment and housing authority created pursuant to § 36-4 shall be used as a casino gaming establishment.\n\t\t\tThe Department may renew the authorization to conduct temporary casino gaming for an additional year if it determines that the preferred casino gaming operator has made a good faith effort to comply with the approved construction schedule.I\n\nAn operator issued a license under this chapter shall not be precluded from operating a sports betting facility for individuals to participate in sports betting activities in a casino gaming establishment, which may include in-person sports betting where the bettor places a bet directly with an employee of the casino or the sports betting permit holder, or through a kiosk or device.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":294872,"text":"If a preferred casino gaming operator, as certified by the applicable eligible host city, submits an application that meets the standards for licensure set forth in this article, the Board shall issue an operator’s license to such preferred casino gaming operator. 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This law was first created in 2020. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 1197<\/a> and 1248<\/a> 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.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":67218,"section_number":"15.2-2200","catch_line":"Declaration of legislative intent","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2200\/"},{"id":75876,"section_number":"36-4","catch_line":"Creation of redevelopment and housing authorities","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-4\/"},{"id":84263,"section_number":"58.1-4108","catch_line":"Operator's license required; capital investment; equity interest; transferability; fee","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-4108\/"}],"permalink":{"id":259441,"object_type":"law","relational_id":82281,"identifier":"58.1-4110","token":"58.1\/IV\/41\/3\/58.1-4110","url":"\/58.1-4110\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/58.1-4110\/","token":"58.1\/IV\/41\/3\/58.1-4110","dublin_core":{"Title":"Issuance of operator’s license to preferred casino gaming operator; standards for licensure; temporary casino gaming allowed under certain conditions","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 58.1-4110","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> If a preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span>, as certified by the applicable eligible host city<\/span>, submits an application that meets the standards for licensure set forth in this article, the Board<\/span> shall issue<\/span> an operator’s license to such preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span>. The Board<\/span> shall not consider an application from any applicant that has not been certified as a preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span> by an eligible host city<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The Board<\/span> may issue<\/span> an operator’s license to an applicant only if it finds that: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The applicant submits a plan for addressing responsible gaming issues<\/span>, including the goals of the plan, procedures, and deadlines for implementation of the plan; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The applicant has established a policy requiring all license and permit holders<\/span> who interact directly with the public in the casino gaming establishment<\/span> to complete a training course acceptable to the Department<\/span> in how to recognize and report suspected human trafficking; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> The casino gaming establishment<\/span> the applicant proposes to use on a permanent basis is or will be appropriate for gaming operations<\/span> consistent with the purposes of this chapter; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> The city where the casino gaming establishment<\/span> will be located certifies that the proposed project complies with all applicable land use ordinances<\/span> pursuant to Chapter 22 (§ 15.2-2200<\/a> et seq.) of Title 15.2; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Any required local infrastructure or site improvements, including necessary sewerage, water, drainage facilities, or traffic flow, are to be paid exclusively by the applicant without state or local financial assistance; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> If the applicant is an entity<\/span>, its securities are fully paid and, in the case of stock, nonassessable and have been subscribed and will be paid for only in cash or property to the exclusion of past services; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> All principals<\/span> meet the criteria of this subsection and have submitted to the jurisdiction<\/span> of the Virginia courts<\/span>, and all nonresident principals<\/span> have designated the Director<\/span> as their agent for receipt of process; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> If the applicant is an entity<\/span>, it has the right to purchase at fair market value the securities of, and require the resignation of, any person<\/span> who is or becomes disqualified under subsection C; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> The applicant meets any other criteria established by this chapter and the Board<\/span>’s regulations for the granting of an operator’s license; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> The applicant is qualified to do business in Virginia or is subject to the jurisdiction<\/span> of the courts<\/span> of the Commonwealth; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

11.<\/span> The applicant has not previously been denied a license pursuant to subsection C. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall deny a license to an applicant if it finds that for any reason the issuance of a license to the applicant would reflect adversely on the honesty and integrity of the casino gaming industry in the Commonwealth or that the applicant, or any officer, principal<\/span>, manager, or director<\/span> of the applicant: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Is or has been guilty of any illegal act, conduct, or practice in connection with gaming operations<\/span> in this or any other state or has been convicted of a felony<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Has had a license or permit to hold or conduct a gaming operation<\/span> denied for cause, suspended, or revoked, in this or any other state or country, unless the license or permit was subsequently granted or reinstated; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Has at any time during the previous five years knowingly failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any Department<\/span> regulation; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Has knowingly made a false statement of material<\/span> fact<\/span> to the Department<\/span> or has deliberately failed to disclose any information requested by the Department<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Has defaulted in the payment of any obligation or debt due to the Commonwealth and has not cured such default<\/span>; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Has operated or caused to be operated a casino gaming establishment<\/span> for which a license is required under this chapter without obtaining such license. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall make a determination regarding whether to issue<\/span> the operator’s license within 12 months of the receipt of a completed application. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall be limited to the issuance of one operator’s license for each eligible host city<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> If, at the time of application, the applicant has not satisfied the capital investment requirement of at least $300 million pursuant to subsection B of § 58.1-4108<\/a> but otherwise meets the standards for licensure set forth in this article, the Department<\/span> shall issue<\/span> the operator’s license, which, prior to satisfying the capital investment requirement, may not be used to conduct gaming other than temporary casino gaming pursuant to subsection G. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> The Department<\/span> may authorize casino gaming to occur on a temporary basis for a period of one year under the following conditions: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The request to authorize casino gaming is made by a preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span> that has been issued a license consistent with this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span> has submitted as a part of its application for licensure a construction schedule for a casino gaming establishment<\/span> that has been approved by the eligible host city<\/span> and the Department<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> The temporary casino gaming is to be conducted at the same site referenced in the referendum<\/span> held pursuant to § 58.1-4123<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> The preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span> has secured suppliers<\/span> and employees holding the appropriate permits required by this chapter and sufficient for the routine operation of the site where the temporary casino gaming is authorized. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> A performance bond<\/span> is posted in an amount acceptable to the Board<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> No portion of any facility developed with the assistance of any grants or loans provided by a redevelopment and housing authority created pursuant to § 36-4<\/a> shall be used as a casino gaming establishment<\/span>.\n\t\t\tThe Department<\/span> may renew the authorization to conduct temporary casino gaming for an additional year if it determines that the preferred casino gaming operator<\/span><\/span> has made a good faith effort to comply with the approved construction schedule. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

I.<\/span> An operator issued a license under this chapter shall not be precluded from operating a sports betting facility<\/span> for individuals<\/span> to participate in sports betting activities in a casino gaming establishment<\/span>, which may include in-person<\/span> sports betting where the bettor places a bet directly with an employee of the casino or the sports betting permit holder<\/span>, or through a kiosk or device. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nISSUANCE OF OPERATOR’S LICENSE TO PREFERRED CASINO GAMING OPERATOR;\nSTANDARDS FOR LICENSURE; TEMPORARY CASINO GAMING ALLOWED UNDER CERTAIN\nCONDITIONS (\u00a7 58.1-4110)\n\nA. If a preferred casino gaming operator, as certified by the applicable\neligible host city, submits an application that meets the standards for\nlicensure set forth in this article, the Board shall issue an operator’s\nlicense to such preferred casino gaming operator. The Board shall not consider\nan application from any applicant that has not been certified as a preferred\ncasino gaming operator by an eligible host city.\n\nB. The Board may issue an operator’s license to an applicant only if it\nfinds that:\n\n 1. The applicant submits a plan for addressing responsible gaming issues,\n including the goals of the plan, procedures, and deadlines for implementation\n of the plan;\n\n 2. The applicant has established a policy requiring all license and permit\n holders who interact directly with the public in the casino gaming\n establishment to complete a training course acceptable to the Department in\n how to recognize and report suspected human trafficking;\n\n 3. The casino gaming establishment the applicant proposes to use on a\n permanent basis is or will be appropriate for gaming operations consistent\n with the purposes of this chapter;\n\n 4. The city where the casino gaming establishment will be located certifies\n that the proposed project complies with all applicable land use ordinances\n pursuant to Chapter 22 (§ 15.2-2200 et seq.) of Title 15.2;\n\n 5. Any required local infrastructure or site improvements, including necessary\n sewerage, water, drainage facilities, or traffic flow, are to be paid\n exclusively by the applicant without state or local financial assistance;\n\n 6. If the applicant is an entity, its securities are fully paid and, in the\n case of stock, nonassessable and have been subscribed and will be paid for\n only in cash or property to the exclusion of past services;\n\n 7. All principals meet the criteria of this subsection and have submitted to\n the jurisdiction of the Virginia courts, and all nonresident principals have\n designated the Director as their agent for receipt of process;\n\n 8. If the applicant is an entity, it has the right to purchase at fair market\n value the securities of, and require the resignation of, any person who is or\n becomes disqualified under subsection C;\n\n 9. The applicant meets any other criteria established by this chapter and the\n Board’s regulations for the granting of an operator’s license;\n\n 10. The applicant is qualified to do business in Virginia or is subject to the\n jurisdiction of the courts of the Commonwealth; and\n\n 11. The applicant has not previously been denied a license pursuant to\n subsection C.\n\nC. The Board shall deny a license to an applicant if it finds that for any\nreason the issuance of a license to the applicant would reflect adversely on the\nhonesty and integrity of the casino gaming industry in the Commonwealth or that\nthe applicant, or any officer, principal, manager, or director of the applicant:\n\n 1. Is or has been guilty of any illegal act, conduct, or practice in\n connection with gaming operations in this or any other state or has been\n convicted of a felony;\n\n 2. Has had a license or permit to hold or conduct a gaming operation denied\n for cause, suspended, or revoked, in this or any other state or country,\n unless the license or permit was subsequently granted or reinstated;\n\n 3. Has at any time during the previous five years knowingly failed to comply\n with the provisions of this chapter or any Department regulation;\n\n 4. Has knowingly made a false statement of material fact to the Department or\n has deliberately failed to disclose any information requested by the\n Department;\n\n 5. Has defaulted in the payment of any obligation or debt due to the\n Commonwealth and has not cured such default; or\n\n 6. Has operated or caused to be operated a casino gaming establishment for\n which a license is required under this chapter without obtaining such license.\n\nD. The Board shall make a determination regarding whether to issue the\noperator’s license within 12 months of the receipt of a completed\napplication.\n\nE. The Board shall be limited to the issuance of one operator’s license\nfor each eligible host city.\n\nF. If, at the time of application, the applicant has not satisfied the capital\ninvestment requirement of at least $300 million pursuant to subsection B of\n§ 58.1-4108 but otherwise meets the standards for licensure set forth in\nthis article, the Department shall issue the operator’s license, which,\nprior to satisfying the capital investment requirement, may not be used to\nconduct gaming other than temporary casino gaming pursuant to subsection G.\n\nG. The Department may authorize casino gaming to occur on a temporary basis for\na period of one year under the following conditions:\n\n 1. The request to authorize casino gaming is made by a preferred casino gaming\n operator that has been issued a license consistent with this section.\n\n 2. The preferred casino gaming operator has submitted as a part of its\n application for licensure a construction schedule for a casino gaming\n establishment that has been approved by the eligible host city and the\n Department.\n\n 3. The temporary casino gaming is to be conducted at the same site referenced\n in the referendum held pursuant to § 58.1-4123.\n\n 4. The preferred casino gaming operator has secured suppliers and employees\n holding the appropriate permits required by this chapter and sufficient for\n the routine operation of the site where the temporary casino gaming is\n authorized.\n\n 5. A performance bond is posted in an amount acceptable to the Board.\n\nH. No portion of any facility developed with the assistance of any grants or\nloans provided by a redevelopment and housing authority created pursuant to\n§ 36-4 shall be used as a casino gaming establishment.\n\t\t\tThe Department may renew the authorization to conduct temporary casino gaming\nfor an additional year if it determines that the preferred casino gaming\noperator has made a good faith effort to comply with the approved construction\nschedule.\n\nI. An operator issued a license under this chapter shall not be precluded from\noperating a sports betting facility for individuals to participate in sports\nbetting activities in a casino gaming establishment, which may include in-person\nsports betting where the bettor places a bet directly with an employee of the\ncasino or the sports betting permit holder, or through a kiosk or device.\n\nHISTORY: 2020, cc. 1197, 1248; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 7, 15.","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}}