VA HB271

Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as a new independent regulatory body to oversee all gaming activities in the Commonwealth, consolidating oversight currently spread across multiple agencies.

Creates a comprehensive new Title 29.5 in the Code of Virginia containing sections 29.5-100 through 29.5-913 to govern casino gaming, sports betting, lottery operations, charitable gaming, and horse racing.

Repeals existing gaming-related provisions scattered throughout Titles 18.2, 58.1, and 59.1, including current charitable gaming regulations, casino and sports betting laws, and horse racing commission statutes.

Authorizes the Attorney General to assist local prosecutors in criminal cases involving violations of the new gaming laws under Title 29.5.

Transfers regulatory authority from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (charitable gaming) and Virginia Racing Commission to the new consolidated Gaming Commission structure.