Gaming Law in Virginia
This page covers gaming law as it applies in Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern gaming in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Crimes and Offenses Generally › Chapter 8. Crimes Involving Morals and Decency › Article 6. Prohibited Sales and Loans to JuvenilesVA 18.2 § 18.2-390
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Offenses Generally › Chapter 8. Crimes Involving Morals and Decency › Article 6. Prohibited Sales and Loans to JuvenilesVA 18.2 § 18.2-391
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Criminal Procedure › Chapter 5. Search WarrantsVA 19.2 § 19.2-59
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors › Chapter 3.1. State Water Control Law › Article 2. Control Board GenerallyVA 62.1 § 62.1-44.15
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control › Chapter 1. Definitions and General ProvisionsVA 4.1 § 4.1-100
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Remedies and Procedure › Chapter 3. Actions › Article 19.1. Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers ActVA 8.01 § 8.01-216.3
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Virginia.
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.