Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Act; established, penalties, report.

SB 6004 amends Virginia state laws to update definitions and regulations regarding gambling devices, specifically clarifying what constitutes a gambling device versus an authorized electronic gaming device. The bill expands the legal definition of "illegal gambling" to include the playing or offering of skill-based games while explicitly excluding state-licensed electronic gaming machines from this prohibition. By adding new sections to the Code of Virginia, the legislation establishes a clearer framework for identifying gambling paraphernalia and operators involved in unlicensed gaming activities. This update aims to refine how the state distinguishes between legal and illegal forms of gaming commerce without changing the existing licensing structure for authorized casinos.