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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5/10/23  8:33 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Landlord/Operator Restrictions:
 

Landlord/Operator Restrictions:

Section G of 11VAC20-30-130 prohibits a landlord, its agents, or employees, or immediate family members or persons residing in the household of such landlord, agent, or employee from participating in the management, operation, conduct, or administration of any poker tournament operated, conducted, or administered on the landlord's premises. This would include serving as an operator for a poker tournament on their own premises. 

 

I respectfully suggest that the current prohibition on landlords also acting as operators be revisited. It is important to acknowledge that there may be situations where a landlord's unique position and resources would allow for effective management and operation of a poker tournament. A clear and reasonable set of guidelines and requirements for landlords acting as operators could be established to ensure transparency, fairness, and the protection of charitable organizations and players.

 

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