5 Reasons Virginia Lawmakers Should Support iGaming
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DRIVES PLAYERS AWAY FROM ILLEGAL GAMBLING SITES
Most online gambling in Virginia happens on offshore sites with no age verifications, no financial limits, and no consumer protections — HB 161 & SB 118 replace that chaos with accountability. -
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PROVIDES REAL CONSUMER PROTECTION
Illegal sites offer no safeguards for players — HB 161 & SB 118 require real-time monitoring, spending limits, and access to support and self-exclusion tools. -
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STRENGTHENS VIRGINIA'S CASINO INDUSTRY
In every iGaming state, total gaming revenue has grown — HB 161 & SB 118 put Virginia’s casinos at the center of the digital market. -
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DATA PROVES IT WORKS
iGaming states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey are outpacing non-iGaming states — HB 161 & SB 118 position Virginia to compete and win. -
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GENERATE NEARLY $1 BILLION FOR VIRGINIA
Independent studies forecast up to $1 billion in new tax revenue over 5 years — HB 161 & SB 118 keep that money in Virginia instead of driving it offshore.
FEATURED IN THE RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
“Prohibition does not prevent gambling; it simply pushes existing demand into unsafe and unaccountable markets.”
-John Pappas, State Advocacy Director
READ FULL GUEST COLUMN Virginia Legislation
These bipartisan bills create a regulated iGaming framework that keeps Virginia casinos at the center of the digital market, protects players, and ensures gaming revenue stays in the Commonwealth.
Research Behind iGaming
“The Potential Economic Impact of Legalizing iGaming on Casino Revenues in Five States" (Analysis Group)
Virginia forecasted to generate up to $1 billion in new tax revenue over 5 years
VIEW REPORT
“Economic Impact of iGaming in New Jersey” (iDEA)
Shows how iGaming has delivered
meaningful economic benefits
from jobs, investment and new
tax revenues.
VIEW STUDY
“Comparing Online and Land-Based Casino Gaming” (iDEA)
iGaming adds a new way for
land-based casino operators to
connect with players and
boost their overall revenue
READ ANALYSIS
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