I’d like to comment on tipping. VDACS’ ban negatively affects dealers, players, and charities since normal poker room compensation is impossible, hindering charity poker operations, and potentially eliminating play. Tipping is vital for dealers’ income in the poker world. Why do the regulations forbid tipping while the Code permits it? This random limitation implies VDACS doesn’t comprehend the poker industry. A sensible fix is to strike this restriction on tipping.

I'd like to discuss the issue of electromechanical devices. VDACS's rigid restriction on employing technology in poker operations negatively influences dealers, players, and charities. In the 21st century, technology serves to better all aspects of our lives. By incorporating technology software and hardware in the game's operation, it becomes more efficient, enjoyable, and precise. Relying on technology proves to be much more beneficial for preserving the game's integrity than manually recording everything and risking human mistakes. The proposed 11VAC20-20-90.O should be abolished.

Pertaining to the calendar, VDACS' prescribed periods of operation tied to calendar days and weeks damage charities and the ideal functioning of charitable poker. This misunderstanding overlooks poker rooms' usual adjusted 24-hour timeframe, complicating reporting. A sensible amendment is to define "calendar day" as a continuous 24-hour period set by the charity, and adjust the "calendar week" definition to match.