RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 09: The Virginia State flag and the American flag fly near the Virginia ... [+] State Capitol, February 9, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia state politics are in a state of upheaval, with Governor Ralph Northam, State Attorney General Mark Herring, both Democrats, and Republican Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment involved with past uses associations with blackface and Lt. While the Virginia State Lottery will ultimately oversee the industry, the proposed structure more closely resembles those seen in states where gaming commissions call the shots. Other state lottery overseen regions have decided to offer operational licensing to a single, or a limited number of operators. Proposed regulations do allow operators to offer wagering on collegiate sports, but it does exclude competitions involving in-state teams.

Source: Forbes July 18, 2020 18:08 UTC