Virginia law exempts certain sporting contests involving speed or skill from gambling restrictions, provided no illegal entry or class violations occur. It also clarifies that private games of chance in private residences are legal if not commonly used for such activities and without an operator. The law includes provisions related to legal exceptions following a referendum defeat.
Contests of speed or skill between people, animals, fowl, or vehicles where prizes depend on winning or scoring are exempt from gambling restrictions.
Yes, private games of chance conducted in private residences are legal if the residence is not commonly used for such games and there is no operator involved.
Knowingly and fraudulently entering the wrong contestant or a contestant in the wrong class for a prize or stake is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
The law indicates the issue was defeated at referendum, meaning certain gambling activities may be restricted or prohibited based on that outcome.