Virginia’s rapid expansion of gambling has led to several bills hoping to create a singular gaming agency to help regulate the industry. And a member of Governor Abigail Spanberger’s cabinet spoke in favor of the effort, a rare move from the new governor who has kept public comments on bills to a minimum so far.
When bills move through Virginia’s legislature, the governor can and often does send representatives of their administration to signal support — or disinterest — in the effort. According to those familiar with the admin’s workings so far during the 2026 session, much of the input has been kept to bills related to Governor Abigail Spanberger’s so-called ‘affordability agenda.’
