Spanberger Vetoes Skill Gaming Legalization, Citing Lack of Oversight and Community Risks

Spanberger vetoes skill games bill

The slot-machine-like devices have been the center of some of the hardest-fought and heaviest lobbied battles of the past several General Assembly sessions.

Spanberger vetoes bill to legalize skill games in Virginia

Skill games will continue to be illegal in Virginia following a Friday afternoon veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

Gov. Spanberger vetoes bill to legalize skill games in the Commonwealth

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Friday vetoed legislation that would legalize skill gaming in the Commonwealth.

Gov. Spanberger vetoes bill to legalize skill games Friday

Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have legalized skill gaming, according to the Governor’s Office.

Spanberger vetoes skill gaming legalization, citing lack of oversight and community risks

Spanberger vetoed Virginia's skill gaming legalization, citing oversight and enforcement gaps, highlighting the impact on vulnerable communities.

Skill Games Halted Again as Spanberger Issues Veto

Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would have legalized skill gaming machines across Virginia, saying the state is not ready to safely expand gambling. In a statement released in Richmond, Spanberger said Virginia still lacks a strong, centralized system to oversee all forms of legal gaming. Continue reading Skill Games Halted Again as Spanberger Issues Veto at Royal Examiner.