Virginia Passage of Fantasy Sports Law Appears Imminent; PA, NY and MD Bills in the Works

Mar 4, 2016

By James G. Gatto and Mark A. Patrick, of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP   Virginia’s House and Senate have both passed a bill (SB 646) that would legalize, but regulate, fantasy sports in Virginia. All that is needed is for Governor McAuliffe to sign it into law. If passed, the law would create the Fantasy Contests Act, which applies to fantasy contests with an entry fee offered in Virginia.   The bill defines “fantasy contest” as any fantasy or simulated game or contest
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