Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming
 
chapter
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Regulations [11 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Action Promulgation of regulations for Texas Hold’em poker tournaments by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 5/10/2023
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5/1/23  12:20 pm
Commenter: Aliyah

Operator fees BOOOO
 

I would like to address the matter of operator fees. VDACS insists that charities must pay operators a fixed fee for services, rather than a percentage of the revenue. This is harmful to charities, as they are still obligated to pay the flat fee even if revenue declines. It is odd that VDACS would include such an arbitrary restriction. A reasonable resolution would be to strike the opening two sentences of 11VAC20-30-60.P. As Commissioner Guthrie has pointed out, it is vital for charities to comply with their use of proceeds. Beyond this, the state should not be involved in the minutiae of charities' business operations.

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