A Virginia gambling bill seeking to establish a problem gaming center with an array of treatment programs and resources has been signed into law by the state’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Senate Bill 836, legislation to create the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee, was introduced in December by State Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania). The goal of the statute, Reeves’ office says, is to address and provide resources for those who have become inflicted with gambling disorders.
The advisory committee will also work to curb potential gambling problems before they escalate by better informing the public about the potential risks associated with the state’s expanding gaming industry.
SB 836 was pushed through the House of Delegates by Del. Paul Krizek (D-Mount Vernon). The bipartisan legislation gained unanimous support in each chamber of the Virginia General Assembly before being sent to Youngkin’s desk.
“I greatly appreciate Gov. Youngkin’s support in this endeavor,” Reeves said in prepared remarks. “As a father, it pains me to see how our youth have been affected by gambling and all the ills that come with it.”
Senate Bill 836, legislation to create the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee, was introduced in December by State Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania). The goal of the statute, Reeves’ office says, is to address and provide resources for those who have become inflicted with gambling disorders.
The advisory committee will also work to curb potential gambling problems before they escalate by better informing the public about the potential risks associated with the state’s expanding gaming industry.
SB 836 was pushed through the House of Delegates by Del. Paul Krizek (D-Mount Vernon). The bipartisan legislation gained unanimous support in each chamber of the Virginia General Assembly before being sent to Youngkin’s desk.
“I greatly appreciate Gov. Youngkin’s support in this endeavor,” Reeves said in prepared remarks. “As a father, it pains me to see how our youth have been affected by gambling and all the ills that come with it.”
