Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HB 2452 — Charitable gaming; amends definition of Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.

Last action — Impact statement from DPB (HB2452E)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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239 added · 230 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment updates the definitions within the charitable gaming regulations in Virginia to include Texas Hold'em poker tournaments explicitly. It clarifies the types of gaming supplies allowed, particularly mentioning playing cards and poker chips used for such tournaments. This change matters because it formalizes the inclusion of Texas Hold'em in the legal framework for charitable gaming, which may impact how organizations conduct these events and the supplies they can use.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 23104502D I HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION ENGROSSED 23104502D HOUSE BILL NO.
2452 Offered January 20, 2023 N A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Tode of Virginia, relating to charitable ga––––––––––s Hold'em poker tournaments.
2452 House Amendments in [ ] - February 6, 2023 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming;
R Patron––Brewer –––––––––– O Referred to Committee on General Laws D –––––––––– Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
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–––––––––– Patron Prior to––––––––––nt––Delegate Brewer Referred to Committee on General Laws –––––––––– E Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia areC amended and reenacted as follows:
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As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
That §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
E "Bingo" means a specific game of chance played with (i) individual cards having randomly numbered squares ranging from one to 75, (ii) Department-approved electronic devices that display facsimiles of bingo cards and are used for the purpose of marking and monitoring players' cards as numbers are called, or (iii) Department-approved cards, in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers on such cards conforming to a predetermined pattern of numbers selected at random.
G § 18.2-340.16.
Definitions.
R As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Bingo" means a specific game of chance played with (i) individual cards having randomly numbered bingo cards and are used for the purpose of marking and monitoring players' cards as numbers areles of called, or (iii) Department-approved cards, in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designaSed numbers on such cards conforming to a predetermined pattern of numbers selected at random.
and games of chance explicitly authorized by this article.
D "Charitable gaming" or "charitable games" means those raffles, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, and games of chance explicitly authorized by this article.
B "Charitable gaming permit" or "permit" means a permit issued by the Department to an organiz4tion that authorizes such organization to conduct charitable gaming, and if such organization is qua2ified as a social organization, electronic gaming.
"Charitable gaming permit" or "permit" means a permit issued by the Department to an organization that authorizes such organization to conduct charitable gaming, and if such organization is qualified as a soc"Charitable gaming supplies" includes bingo cards or sheets, devices for selecting bingo numbers, instant bingo cards, pull-tab cards and seal cards, playing cards for Texas Hold'em poker, pokeH chips, and any other equipment or product manufactured for or intended to be used in the conduct of charitable games.
"Charitable gaming supplies" includes bingo cards or sheets, devices for selecting bingo numbers, instant bingo cards, pull-tab cards and seal cards, playing cards for Texas Hold'em poker, poker chips, and any other equipment or product manufactured for or intended to be used in the conduct of charitable incidental to the conduct of charitable gaming such as markers, wands, or tape.all not include items "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
However, for the purposes of this article, charitable gaming supplies shall not include 4tems incidental to the conduct of charitable gaming such as markers, wands, or tape.
"Conduct" means the actions associated with the provision of a gaming operation during and immediately before or after the permitted activity, which may include (i) selling bingo cards or packs, :
2 "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
35 electronic devices, instant bingo or pull-tab cards, or raffle tickets, (ii) calling bingo games, (iii) 36 distributing prizes, and (iv) any other services provided by volunteer workers.
"Conduct" means the actions associated with the provision of a gaming operation during and immediately before or after the permitted activity, which may include (i) selling bingo cards or packs, 35 electronic devices, instant bingo or pull-tab cards, or raffle tickets, (ii) calling bingo games, (iii) 37 dis"Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.kers.
/ 37 "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
38 "Electronic gaming" or "electronic games" means any instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal card gaming 39 that is conducted primarily by use of an electronic device.
38 "Electronic gaming" or "electronic games" means any instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal card gaming game of chance identified in clause (ii) of the definition of "bingo" or (ii) network bingo.lude (i) the "Electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts" means the gross receipts derived from electronic gaming less the total amount in prize money paid out to players.
"Electronic gaming" does not include (i) the game of chance identified in clause (ii) of the definition of "bingo" or (ii) network bingo.
"Electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts" means the gross receipts derived from electronic gaming less the total amount in prize money paid out to players.
"Fair market rental value" means the rent that a rental property will bring when offered for lease by a lessor who desires to lease the property but is not obligated to do so and leased by a lessee under no necessity of leasing.
"Fair market rental value" means the rent that a rental property will bring when offered for lease by necessity of leasing.to lease the property but is not obligated to do so and leased by a lessee under no "Gaming expenses" means prizes, supplies, costs of publicizing gaming activities, audit and administration or permit fees, and a portion of the rent, utilities, accounting and legal fees, and such other reasonable and proper expenses as are directly incurred for the conduct of charitable gaming.
administration or permit fees, and a portion of the rent, utilities, accounting and legal fees, and such other reasonable and proper expenses as are directly incurred for the conduct of charitable gaming.
"Instant bingo," "pull tabs," or "seal cards" means specific games of chance played by the random selection of one or more individually prepacked cards with winners being determined by the preprinted or predetermined appearance of concealed letters, numbers, or symbols that must be exposed by the player to determine wins and losses and may include the use of a seal card that conceals one or more dispensed by mechanical equipment.designated in advance as prize winners.
"Instant bingo," "pull tabs," or "seal cards" means specific games of chance played by the random selection of one or more individually prepacked cards with winners being determined by the preprinted or predetermined appearance of concealed letters, numbers, or symbols that must be exposed by the numbers or symbols that have been designated in advance as prize winners.
Such cards may be HB2452 2 of 8 "Jackpot" means a bingo game that the organization has designated on its game program as a jackpot game in which the prize amount is greater than $100.
Such cards may bee or more dispensed by mechanical equipment.
HB2452E 2 of 8 "Jackpot" means a bingo game that the organization has designated on its game program as a jackpot game in which the prize amount is greater than $100.
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Any other nonprofit organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to § 501(c) of Nhe seal cards that generate annual gross receipts of $40,000 or less, provided that such gross receipts, less expenses and prizes, are used exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or community purposes.
Any other nonprofit organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that raises funds by conducting raffles, bingo, instant bingo, pull tabs, or expenses and prizes, are used exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or community purposes.ss Notwithstanding § 18.2-340.26:1, proceeds from instant bingo, pull tabs, and seal cards shall be included when calculating an organization's annual gross receipts for the purposes of this subdivision.
Notwithstanding § 18.2-340.26:1, proceeds from instant bingo, pull tabs, and seal cards shall bR included when calculating an organization's annual gross receipts for the purposes of this subdivision.
"Pari-mutuel play" means an integrated network operated by a licensee of the Department comprised of participating charitable organizations for the conduct of network bingo games in which the pErchase of a network bingo card by a player automatically includes the player in a pool with all other players in the network, and where the prize to the winning player is awarded based on a percentage of the Notal amount of network bingo cards sold in a particular network.
"Pari-mutuel play" means an integrated network operated by a licensee of the Department comprised of participating charitable organizations for the conduct of network bingo games in which the pDrchase of a network bingo card by a player automatically includes the player in a pool with all other players in amount of network bingo cards sold in a particular network.warded based on a percentage of the Uotal "Qualified organization" means any organization to which a valid permit has been issued by the Department to conduct charitable gaming or any organization that is exempt pursuant to § 18.2-3E0.23.
G Department to conduct charitable gaming or any organization that is exempt pursuant to § 18.2-340.23.
"Raffle" means a lottery in which the prize is won by (i) a random drawing of the name or prearranged number of one or more persons purchasing chances or (ii) a random contest in which the winning name or preassigned number of one or more persons purchasing chances is determined by a race involving inanimate objects floating on a body of water, commonly referred to as a "duck race." organization in the conduct of charitable gaming and not otherwise allowed under this article or under Department regulations on real estate and personal property tax payments, travel expenses, payments of utilities and trash collection services, legal and accounting fees, costs of business furniture, fixtures and office equipment and costs of acquisition, maintenance, repair, or construction of an organization's real property.
"Raffle" means a lottery in which the prize is won by (i) a random drawing of the name or R prearranged number of one or more persons purchasing chances or (ii) a random contest in which the winning name or preassigned number of one or more persons purchasing chances is determined by a race involving inanimate objects floating on a body of water, commonly referred to as a "duck race." "Reasonable and proper business expenses" means business expenses actually incurred by a quaSified organization in the conduct of charitable gaming and not otherwise allowed under this article or under Department regulations on real estate and personal property tax payments, travel expenses, payments of office equipment and costs of acquisition, maintenance, repair, or construction of an organization's real and property.
For the purpose of this definition, salaries and wages of employees whose primary H responsibility is to provide services for the principal benefit of an organization's members ma2 qualify as a business expense, if so determined by the Department.
For the purpose of this definition, salaries and wages of employees whose primary responsibility is to provide services for the principal benefit of an organization's members may qualify as a business expense, if so determined by the Department.
However, payments made pursuant to 5 deemed a reasonable and proper business expense.escue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund shall b2 "Social organization" means any qualified organization that provides certification to the Department that it is:
However, payments made pursuant to § 51.1-1204 to the Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund shall be deemed a reasonable and proper business expense.
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"Social organization" means any qualified organization that provides certification to the Department that it is:
An accredited public institution of higher education or other postsecondary school licensed or certified by the Board of Education or the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
H certified by the Board of Education or the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia qualifiedr under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
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A fraternal beneficiary society, order, or association qualified under § 501(c)(8) of the Internal Rev3.
A fraternal beneficiary society, order, or association qualified under § 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code;
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A post or organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a trust or foundation for, any such post or organization qualified under § 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A post or organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a trust or foundation for, any such post or organization qualified under § 5"Social quarters" means, in addition to any specifications prescribed by the Department, an area at a social organization's primary location that (i) such organization designates to be used predominantly by its members for social and recreational activities, (ii) is accessible exclusively to members of the social organization and their guests, and (iii) is not advertised or open to the general public.
"Social quarters" means, in addition to any specifications prescribed by the Department, an area at a social organization's primary location that (i) such organization designates to be used predominantly by organization and their guests, and (iii) is not advertised or open to the general public.
It shall not disqualify the area from being considered social quarters if guests occasionally accompany members into the area, so long as such guests do not spend their own funds to participate in charitable gaming or electronic gaming activities conducted in the area.
It shall notocial disqualify the area from being considered social quarters if guests occasionally accompany members into the area, so long as such guests do not spend their own funds to participate in charitable gaming or electronic gaming activities conducted in the area.
In determining if an area is social quarters for purposes of § 18.2-340.26:3, the Department may rely on publications of the Internal Revenue Service purposes of § 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
In determining if an area is social quarters for purposes of § 18.2-340.26:3, the Department may rely on publications of the Internal Revenue Service regarding the allowable participation of guests in an organization's social and recreational activities for purposes of § 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
in an organization's social and recreational activities for "Supplier" means any person who offers to sell, sells, or otherwise provides charitable gaming supplies to any qualified organization.
supplies to any qualified organization.rs to sell, sells, or otherwise provides charitable gaming "Texas Hold'em poker game" means a variation of poker in which (i) players receive two cards facedown that may be used individually, (ii) five cards shown face up are shared among all players in the game, (iii) players combine any number of their individual cards with the shared cards to make the highest five-card hand to win the value wagered during the game, and (iv) the ranking of hands and the rules of the game are governed by the official rules of the Poker Tournament Directors Association.
"Texas Hold'em poker game" means a variation of poker in which (i) players receive two cards facedown that may be used individually, (ii) five cards shown face up are shared among all players in the game, (iii) players combine any number of their individual cards with the shared cards to make the highest five-card hand to win the value wagered during the game, and (iv) the ranking of hands and the rules of the game are governed by the official rules of the Poker Tournament Directors Association.
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"Texas Hold'em poker tournament" or "tournament" means an organized competition of players (i) in the competition;
(a) who pay a fixed fee for entry into the competition and for a certain amount of poker chips for use in the competition;
(ii) (b) who may be allowed to pay an additional fee, during set preannounced times HB2452 4 of 8 of the competition, to receive additional poker chips for use in the competition;
(ii) (b) who may be allowed to pay an additional fee, during set preannounced times HB2452E 4 of 8 of the competition, to receive additional poker chips for use in the competition;
and (v) (e) a pre-set number of whom are awarded prizes of value according to how long such players remain in the competition or (ii) who (a) pay an initial seating fee for entry into the competition and an additional seating fee up to once every 30 minutes, thereby allowing such players to purchase additional poker chips as needed for use in the competition, and (b) may be seated at no more than 10 tables consisting of 10 players each simultaneously playing Texas Hold'em poker games.
and (v) (e) a pre-set number of whom are awarded prizes of value according to how long such players remain in the competition or (ii) who (a) pay an initial seating fee for entry into the competition and an additional seating fee up to once every 30 minutes, thereby allowing such players to purchase additional poker chips as needed for use in the competition, and (b) may be seated at no more than [ 10 four ] tables consisting of 10 players each simultaneously playing Texas Hold'em poker games.
Prescribe the conditions under which a qualified organization may sell network bingo cards in of 8 accordance with § 18.2-340.28:1 and establish a percentage of proceeds derived from network bingo sales to be allocated to (i) prize pools, (ii) the organization conducting the network bingo, aId (iii) the network bingo provider.
Prescribe the conditions under which a qualified organization may sell network bingo cards in of 8 accordance with § 18.2-340.28:1 and establish a percentage of proceeds derived from network bingo sales to be allocated to (i) prize pools, (ii) the organization conducting the network bingo, and (iii) the network bingo provider.
The regulations shall also establish procedures for the retainage and uNtimate dis12.
The regulations shall also establish procedures for the retainage and ultimate distribution of any unclaimed prize.
Prescribe the conditions under which a qualified organization may manage, operate, or contract with operators of, or conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
with operators of, or conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.zation may manage, operate, or contract 13.
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Prescribe the conditions under which a qualified organization may lease the premises of a permitted social organization for the purpose of conducting bingo, network bingo, instant bingo, pull tabs, seal cards, and electronic gaming permitted under this article and establish requirements for proper financial reporting of all disbursements, gross receipts, and electronic gaming adjusted gross Eeceipts and payment of all fees required under this article.
Prescribe the conditions under which a qualified organization may lease the premises of R permitted social organization for the purpose of conducting bingo, network bingo, instant bingo, pull tabs, seal cards, and electronic gaming permitted under this article and establish requirements for proper financial reporting of all disbursements, gross receipts, and electronic gaming adjusted gross Deceipts and payment of all fees required under this article.
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provided that such variations result in bingo games that are conducted in a manner consistent with the provisions of this article.
The Commissioner may, by regulation, approve variations to the card formats for bingo gamNs, provided that such variations result in bingo games that are conducted in a manner consistent wGth the to as player selection games and 90-number bingo.ariations may include bingo games commonly referred § 18.2-340.28:2.
Department-approved variations may include bingo games commonly referred to as player selection games and 90-number bingo.
E § 18.2-340.28:2.
limitation of operator fee;
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however, no such regulations establishing circumstances under which organizations qualified to conduct bingo games prior to July 1, 2019, may conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
however, no such S organization may conduct individual Texas Hold'em poker games.
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The Commissioner shall promulgatS regulations establishing circumstances under which organizations qualified to conduct bingo games prior to July 1, 2019, may conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
A qualified organization may contract with an operator to administer Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
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Limitations on operator fees shall be established by Department regulations.
Limitations on operator fees shall be established by Department regulations.poker D C.
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A qualified organization shall accept only cash or, at its option, checks in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
A qualified organization shall accept only cash or, at its option, checks in payment of aHy charges or assessments for players to participate in Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
However, no such organization shall accept postdated checks in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
However, no such 2 organization shall accept postdated checks in payment of any charges or assessments for players5to parD.
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H Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.shall allow any individual younger than 18 years of age to part2cipate in F.
No qualified organization shall allow any individual younger than 18 years of age to participate in Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
No qualified organization shall charge any initial or additional seating fee in excess of $8 for the conduct of any Texas Hold'em poker tournament conducted in accordance with clause (ii) of the E definition of "Texas Hold'em poker tournament" in § 18.2-340.16.
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No qualified organization shall charge any initial or additional seating fee in excess of $8 for the conduct of any Texas Hold'em poker tournament conducted in accordance with clause (ii) of the defG.
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conduct of any Texas Hold'em poker tournament.a rake on any amounts wagered by the players during the I.
No qualified organization shall collect a rake on any amounts wagered by the players during the conduct of any Texas Hold'em poker tournament.
No qualified organization shall conduct any Texas Hold'em poker tournament unless it has hired [ an armed a ] security officer licensed pursuant to Article 4 (§ 9.1-138 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 to be present during the times that any tournament is being played.
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No qualified organization shall conduct any Texas Hold'em poker tournament unless it has hired be present during the times that any tournament is being played.138 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 to J.
A qualified organization that conducts Texas Hold'em poker tournaments in accordance with the provisions of this article shall use at least 30 percent of its gross receipts derived from the conduct of such Texas Hold'em poker tournaments for [ (i) ] those lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes for which the organization is specifically chartered or organized [ or (ii) those involved in the operation of the organization and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, orerty educational purposes ] .
A qualified organization that conducts Texas Hold'em poker tournaments in accordance with the provisions of this article shall use at least 30 percent of its gross receipts derived from the conduct of such Texas Hold'em poker tournaments for (i) those lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes for which the organization is specifically chartered or organized or (ii) those expenses related to the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or repair of any interest in real property involved in the operation of the organization and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, or edu§ 18.2-340.33.
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A qualified organization that conducts Texas Hold'em poker tournaments in accordance with the provisions of this article shall certify that any individual acting as a dealer during any such Texas Hold'em poker tournament (i) is 21 years of age or older and (ii) possesses the knowledge, skill, and competence required to properly shuffle and deal the cards, supervise the tournament, and ensure that all players follow the rules of the game.
] § 18.2-340.33.
In addition to those other practices prohibited by this article, the following acts or practices are prohibited:
prohibited:ion to those other practices prohibited by this article, the following acts or practices are 1.
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No part of the gross receipts or electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts derived by a qualified HB2452E 6 of 8 organization may be used for any purpose other than (i) gaming expenses;
No part of the gross receipts or electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts derived by a qualified organization may be used for any purpose other than (i) gaming expenses;
otherwise employ for compensation any person for the purpose of organizing, managing, or conductingwith or HB2452 6 of 8 any charitable games.
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Except as provided in § 18.2-340.34:1, no qualified organization shall enter into a contract with or otherwise employ for compensation any person for the purpose of organizing, managing, or conducting any charitable games.
No qualified organization shall enter into any contract with or otherwise employ or compensate any member of the organization on account of the sale of bingo supplies or equipment.
No qualified organization shall enter into any contract with or otherwise employ or compensate of 8 any member of the organization on account of the sale of bingo supplies or equipment.
No bingo door prize shall exceed $250 for a single door prize or $500 in cumulative door prizes in any one session;
No bingo door prize shall exceed $250 for a single door prize or $500 in cumulative door prizes in b.
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N $1,000, nor shall the total amount of bingo jackpot prizes awarded in any one session exceed $1,000.ed Proceeds from the sale of bingo cards and the sheets used for bingo jackpot games shall be accounted for separately from the bingo cards or sheets used for any other bingo games;
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Except as provided in this subdivision 8, no bingo jackpot of any nature whatsoever shall exceed $1,000, nor shall the total amount of bingo jackpot prizes awarded in any one session exceed $1E000.
Proceeds from the sale of bingo cards and the sheets used for bingo jackpot games shall be accounted for separately from the bingo cards or sheets used for any other bingo games;
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Proceeds from the sale of network bingo cards shall be accounted for separately from bingo cards and sheets used for any other bingo game.
Proceeds from the sale of network binGo car9.
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The provisions of subdivision 8 shall not apply to:and sheets used for any other bingo game.
The provisions of subdivision 8 shall not apply to:
Any progressive bingo game, in which (i) a regular or special prize, not to exceed $100, is awarded on the basis of predetermined numbers or patterns selected at random and (ii) a progressive prize, not to exceed $500 for the initial progressive prize and $5,000 for the maximum progressive prize, is awarded if the predetermined numbers or patterns are covered when a certain number of numbers is called, provided that (a) there are no more than six such games per session per organization, (b) the aSount of increase of the progressive prize per session is no more than $200, (c) the bingo cards or sheets used in such games are sold separately from the bingo cards or sheets used for any other bingo games, (d) the operated in accordance with the Department's rules of play.
D Any progressive bingo game, in which (i) a regular or special prize, not to exceed $100, is awarded exceed $500 for the initial progressive prize and $5,000 for the maximum progressive prize, is awarded to if the predetermined numbers or patterns are covered when a certain number of numbers is called, provided that (a) there are no more than six such games per session per organization, (b) the aEount of increase of the progressive prize per session is no more than $200, (c) the bingo cards or sheets used in such games are sold separately from the bingo cards or sheets used for any other bingo games, (d) the organization separately accounts for the proceeds from such sale, and (e) such games are otherwise operated in accordance with the Department's rules of play.
sale, and (e) such games are otherwDse 10.
The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to a raffle conducted no more than three times per calendar year by a qualified organization qualified as a tax-exempt organization pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for a prize consisting of a lot improved by a residential dwelling where 100 percent of the moneys received from such a raffle, less deductions for the fair market value for the cost of acquisition of the land and materials, are donated to lawful religious, charitable, communitH, or educational organizations specifically chartered or organized under the laws of the Commonwealt2 and qualified as a § 501(c) tax-exempt organization.
No organization shall award any raffle prize valued at more than $100,000.
No more than one such raffle shall be conducte5 in any one11.
The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to a raffle conducted no more than three times per calendar year by a qualified organization qualified as a tax-exempt organization pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for a prize consisting of a lot improved by a residential dwelling where 100 percent of the moneys received from such a raffle, less deductions for the fair market value for the cost of acquisition of the land and materials, are donated to lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational organizations specifically chartered or organized under the laws of the CommonwealtH and one geographical region of the Commonwealth.ion.
No more than one such raffle shall be conducte2 in any 11.
Qualified organizations jointly conducting bingo games pursuant to § 18.2-340.29 shall not conducting such games.
Qualified organizations jointly conducting bingo games pursuant to § 18.2-340.29 shall not circumvent any restrictions and prohibitions which would otherwise apply if a single organization were games may be held, the value of merchandise or money awarded as prizes, or any other practicehich bingo prohibited under this section.
These restrictions and prohibitions shall include the frequency with which bingo games may be held, the value of merchandise or money awarded as prizes, or any other practice prohibited under this section.
Unless otherwise permitted in this article, no part of an organization's charitable gaming gross rec16.
Unless otherwise permitted in this article, no part of an organization's charitable gaming gross receipts shall be used for an organization's social or recreational activities.
No organization qualified to conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments pursuant to § 18.2-340.28:2 shall conduct any Texas Hold'em poker games where the game has no predetermined end time and the players wager actual money or poker chips that have cash value in accordance with clause (ii) of the definition of "Texas Hold'em poker tournament" in § 18.2-340.16 more than five days per week or 12 hours per day.
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No organization qualified to conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments pursuant to end time and the players wager actual money or poker chips that have cash value in accordance with clause (ii) of the definition of "Texas Hold'em poker tournament" in § 18.2-340.16 more than [ five four HB2452E 8 of 8 ] days per week or [ 12 eight ] hours per day.
That the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' (the Commissioner) initial adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act except that the Commissioner shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the regulations), HB2452 8 of 8 prior to adoption.
That the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' (the Commissioner) initial adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be exempt from the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.
of the Code of Virginia), except that the Commissioner shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the regulations prior to adoption.
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  1. Impact statement from DPB (HB2452E)

  2. VOTE: DEFEATED #2 (49-Y 49-N)

  3. Defeated by House (49-Y 49-N)

  4. Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by House

  5. VOTE: DEFEATED (48-Y 49-N)

  6. Read third time and defeated by House (48-Y 49-N)

  7. Printed as engrossed 23104502D-E

  8. Engrossed by House as amended HB2452E

  9. Committee amendments agreed to

  10. Read second time

  11. Read first time

  12. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (12-Y 10-N)

  13. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (5-Y 3-N)

  14. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  15. Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3

  16. Impact statement from DPB (HB2452)

  17. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  18. Presented and ordered printed 23104502D

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2452?
HB 2452 is sponsored by Emily M. Jordan.
What is the current status of HB 2452?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2452?
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