VA HB396

Expands charitable gaming law to allow "poker events" (Texas Hold'em games and tournaments) with cash-value chips, concurrent games, unlimited events per permit period, and seating fees up to $8 every 30 minutes, replacing the more restrictive "Texas Hold'em poker tournament" framework

Raises the minimum age to participate in poker events from 18 to 21 years old

Caps operator fees for administering poker events at 50 percent of poker adjusted gross receipts and requires qualified organizations to use at least 20 percent of poker adjusted gross receipts for charitable, religious, community, or educational purposes

Requires licensed security officers to be present during all poker events and mandates that dealers be at least 21 years old with demonstrated competence in dealing and game management

Restricts Texas Hold'em poker games with cash-value chips (as opposed to tournaments) to social quarters of qualified organizations with participation limited to bona fide members only