Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 59.1-569 - Fantasy contests conducted under this chapter not illegal gamblingA. Nothing contained in Article 1 (§ 18.2-325 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2 shall be applicable to a fantasy contest conducted in accordance with this chapter. The award of any prize money for any fantasy contest shall not be deemed to be part of any gaming contract within the purview of § 11-14.B. This section shall not apply to any sports betting or related activity that is lawful under Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, which shall be regulated pursuant to such chapter. 2016, cc. 318, 703; 2020, cc. 1218, 1256.Amended by Acts 2020 c. 1256,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020.Amended by Acts 2020 c. 1218,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020.Added by Acts 2016 c. 703, § 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by Acts 2016 c. 318, § 1, eff. 7/1/2016.