Subcommittee approves electronic raffle modernization for large sporting events, 8–1
HB 791 would modernize fifty‑fifty charitable raffle rules by allowing electronic payments and electronic draws at large sporting events (pro sports, NCAA‑sanctioned, NASCAR). Sponsor said the bill increases security and reduces cost; the subcommittee reported the bill 8–1.
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Delegate Austin presented HB 791 as a modernization of Virginia's fifty‑fifty charitable raffle rules, enabling electronic payments and electronic draws at large sporting events while keeping payouts by check and limiting the measure to professional sports, NCAA‑sanctioned events and NASCAR. "Electronic payments make it faster and easier for fans to participate, which means more money raised for charities," the sponsor said.
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