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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>65420</law_id><section_number>58.1-4034</section_number><catch_line>Duties of permit holders</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2025/" slug="2025" current="TRUE" last_updated="">2025</edition><referred_to_by><reference>58.1-4030</reference><reference>58.1-4032</reference><reference>58.1-4034</reference></referred_to_by><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="1" identifier="58.1">Taxation</unit><unit label="subtitle" level="2" order_by="1" identifier="IV">Other Sources of State Revenue</unit><unit label="chapter" level="3" order_by="1" identifier="40">Virginia Lottery Law; Sports Betting</unit><unit label="article" level="4" order_by="1" identifier="2">Sports Betting</unit></structure><text>
						<section id="A"><p><span class="prefix-number">A.</span> A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall ensure that its <span class="dictionary">sports betting</span> operation takes reasonable measures to: <a id="paragraph-237828" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Ensure that only persons physically located in Virginia are able to place bets through its <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span>, if applicable; <a id="paragraph-237829" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Protect the confidential information of bettors using its <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span> or placing bets at its <span class="dictionary">sports betting facility</span>; <a id="paragraph-237830" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Prevent betting on events that are prohibited by &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Events on which betting is prohibited; penalty" href="/58.1-4039/">58.1-4039</a>, underage betting as prohibited by &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Underage betting prohibited; penalty" href="/58.1-4040/">58.1-4040</a>, and bets by persons who are prohibited from sports betting by &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Persons prohibited from sports betting; penalty" href="/58.1-4041/">58.1-4041</a>; <a id="paragraph-237831" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Allow persons to restrict themselves from placing bets with the <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span>, including sharing, at the person&#x2019;s request, his request for self-exclusion with the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> for the sole purpose of disseminating the request to other <span class="dictionary">permit holders</span>; <a id="paragraph-237832" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A5" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Establish procedures to detect suspicious or illegal betting activity, including measures to immediately report such activity to the <span class="dictionary">Department</span>; <a id="paragraph-237833" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A6" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">6.</span> Provide for the issuance of applicable tax forms to persons who meet the reporting threshold for income from sports betting; and <a id="paragraph-237834" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A6"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A7" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">7.</span> If applicable, allow <span class="dictionary">sports bettors</span> to establish and fund sports betting accounts over the Internet on a <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span>, which may be funded through methods including automated clearing house payments, credit cards, debit cards, wire transfers, or any other method approved by the <span class="dictionary">Director</span> under &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Powers and duties of the Director related to sports betting; reporting" href="/58.1-4031/">58.1-4031</a>. <a id="paragraph-237835" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#A7"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B"><p><span class="prefix-number">B.</span> A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall maintain records on: <a id="paragraph-237836" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#B"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> All bets, including the bettor&#x2019;s personal information, the amount and type of bet, the time and location of the bet, and the outcome of the bet; and <a id="paragraph-237837" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#B1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Suspicious or illegal betting activity. <a id="paragraph-237838" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#B2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="C"><p><span class="prefix-number">C.</span> A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall disclose the records described in subsection B to the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> upon request and shall maintain such records for at least three years after the related <span class="dictionary">sports event</span> occurs. <a id="paragraph-237839" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#C"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="D"><p><span class="prefix-number">D.</span> 1. If a <span class="dictionary">sports governing body</span> notifies the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> that real-time information-sharing for bets placed on its <span class="dictionary">sporting events</span> is necessary and desirable, <span class="dictionary">permit holders</span> shall, as soon as is commercially reasonable, share the information required to be retained pursuant to subdivision B 1 of &#xA7;&#xA0;<a class="law" title="Duties of permit holders" href="/58.1-4034/">58.1-4034</a> with the <span class="dictionary">sports governing body</span> or its designee with respect to bets on its <span class="dictionary">sporting events</span>. The information shared pursuant to this subsection shall be shared pseudonymously and shall not include personal information associated with any bettor. A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall not be required to share any information that is required to be kept confidential under federal or Virginia <span class="dictionary">law</span>. <a id="paragraph-237840" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#D"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="D2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> A <span class="dictionary">sports governing body</span> shall use information shared pursuant to this subsection only for the purpose of integrity monitoring and shall not use such information for any commercial purpose. A <span class="dictionary">sports governing body</span> shall provide for security measures with respect to such information so as to prevent unauthorized access and distribution. <a id="paragraph-237841" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#D2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E"><p><span class="prefix-number">E.</span> In advertising its sports betting operations, a <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall ensure that its advertisements: <a id="paragraph-237842" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#E"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Do not target persons under the age of 21; <a id="paragraph-237843" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#E1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Disclose the identity of the <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span>; <a id="paragraph-237844" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#E2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Provide information about or links to resources related to gambling addiction; and <a id="paragraph-237845" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#E3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Are not misleading to a reasonable person. <a id="paragraph-237846" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#E4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="F"><p><span class="prefix-number">F.</span> A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall not sublicense, convey, concede, or otherwise transfer its permit to a third <span class="dictionary">party</span> unless granted approval by the <span class="dictionary">Director</span>. The <span class="dictionary">Director</span> shall charge a nonrefundable fee of $200,000 for a permit transfer. Such fees shall be deposited into the Gaming Regulatory Fund established pursuant to &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Gaming Regulatory Fund" href="/58.1-4048/">58.1-4048</a>. <a id="paragraph-237847" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#F"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="G"><p><span class="prefix-number">G.</span> 1. A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> may operate its <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span> under a brand other than its own but is prohibited from holding itself out to the public as a sports betting operation under more than one brand, and a <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall conspicuously display its utilized brand to <span class="dictionary">sports bettors</span>; however, if a <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> is a <span class="dictionary">major league sports franchise</span>, it shall not be required to associate the name of its <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span> with the name of the <span class="dictionary">major league sports franchise</span> and shall be allowed to hold its <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span> out to the public under a separate brand name. <a id="paragraph-237848" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#G"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="G2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> is prohibited from cooperatively marketing its <span class="dictionary">sports betting platform</span> with any business issued a license pursuant to the provisions of Title 4.1. This prohibition shall not apply to any <span class="dictionary">motor sports facility</span>, <span class="dictionary">major league sports franchise</span>, or operator of a facility issued a permit pursuant to the provisions of subdivision D 4 or D 5 of &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Application for a sports betting permit; penalty" href="/58.1-4032/">58.1-4032</a>, provided that such <span class="dictionary">motor sports facility</span>, <span class="dictionary">major league sports franchise</span>, or operator of a facility shall be authorized to cooperatively market only on the premises of its <span class="dictionary">stadium</span>. If <span class="dictionary">casino gaming</span> is authorized under the <span class="dictionary">laws</span> of the Commonwealth and a <span class="dictionary">casino gaming</span> operator is licensed by the <span class="dictionary">Department</span> as a <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span>, the prohibition in this subdivision shall not apply to such operator, provided that such operator shall be authorized to cooperatively market only on the premises of its <span class="dictionary">casino gaming</span> establishment. A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall not be allowed an exemption from the prohibition in this subdivision unless (i) such <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> complies with any applicable local zoning <span class="dictionary">ordinances</span> and (ii) the local governing body approves by <span class="dictionary">ordinance</span> cooperative marketing with respect to the <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span>&#x2019;s <span class="dictionary">stadium</span> or <span class="dictionary">casino gaming</span> establishment. <a id="paragraph-237849" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#G2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="H"><p><span class="prefix-number">H.</span> A <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> shall not purchase or use any <span class="dictionary">personal biometric data</span> unless the <span class="dictionary">permit holder</span> has received written permission from the athlete&#x2019;s exclusive bargaining representative. <a id="paragraph-237850" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#H"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="I"><p><span class="prefix-number">I.</span> <span class="dictionary">Permit holders</span> shall at all times maintain cash reserves in amounts to be established by <span class="dictionary">Board</span> regulation. <a id="paragraph-237851" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/58.1-4034/#I"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>2020, cc. 1218, 1256; 2023, cc. 586, 587.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
