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New state laws will change winner publicity, require problem-gambling hotline postings starting July 1
Summary
The board discussed two newly passed pieces of legislation: one prohibits public disclosure of names/hometowns for winners of $1 million or more, and another requires retailers to post the national problem gambling helpline number beginning July 1, 2025.
The Virginia Lottery board heard an update April 9 about recent legislation that will change how the agency and its retail partners handle winner publicity and problem-gambling information.
Executive Director Khaleed Jones told the board a law effective July 1, 2025, prohibits the Lottery from disclosing the name and hometown of anyone who wins $1 million or more and further restricts public release of that information. Jones said staff are updating policies and procedures — including winner intake and communications — and that the agency will “err on the…
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