Virginia lawmakers have ended the 2026 legislative session without approving legislation to legalize online casinos, halting efforts that had advanced through both chambers.
Both Senate Bill 118 and House Bill 161 passed the state Senate and House of Delegates but failed to progress after each chamber rejected the other’s version, leaving no unified measure for final approval before adjournment.
A conference committee was formed to reconcile the proposals, but it failed to reach a compromise.
Both measures would have allowed land-based casinos to partner with up to three online operators, requiring platform fees of US$2 million and a further license fee of US$500,000, both valid for five years.
