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VA SB765
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jones
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "Texas Hold'em poker tournament" to remove the requirement that players be eliminated when they run out of poker chips
- Raises the minimum age to participate in Texas Hold'em poker tournaments from 18 to 21 years old
- Restricts qualified organizations from conducting poker tournaments at locations outside their registered county, city, or town (or adjoining areas) or at establishments with alcohol licenses unless the organization holds the license
- Establishes rules for "rebuys" (purchasing additional chips when a player's stack falls below starting amount), limiting unlimited rebuys to the first two hours or first break of tournament play
- Permits one "add-on" purchase of additional chips per player at the end of the rebuy period, available only to players who still have chips in play
Legislative Description
Charitable gaming; definition of poker events, prohibited practices.
Last Action
House Conferees: Krizek, Cole, J.G., Morefield
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws2/9/2026
General Laws and Technology: Gaming1/23/2026
General Laws and Technology1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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