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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
“Coordinator” means the position of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established pursuant to § 52-54.
“Department” means the Department of State Police.
“Gaming laws” means the laws regulating gambling under Article 1 (§ 18.2-325 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, charitable gaming under Article 1.1:1 (§ 18.2-340.15 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, lottery games under Article 1 (§ 58.1-4000 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, sports betting under Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, casino gaming under Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et seq.) of Title 58.1, fantasy contests under Chapter 51 (§ 59.1-556 et seq.) of Title 59.1, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering under Chapter 29 (§ 59.1-364 et seq.) of Title 59.1, any regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws, and any other federal, state, or local laws the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator deems relevant.
“Superintendent” means the Superintendent of State Police.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 52. Police (State) § 52-53. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-52-police-state/va-code-sect-52-53/
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