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Google, Virginia policy makers discuss growing data center demand

Leading tech firm Google, which has invested over $4 billion in Virginia and owns three data center campuses in the northern region of the state, co-hosted a private meeting in Richmond Tuesday alongside the state’s energy department to talk about how electric grid investments can meet data centers’ rising energy needs. 

Virginia internet gaming bill delayed for further study, eyes 2026 launch

A proposal to legalize internet in has been put on hold as seek more time to assess its potential impact. Senate Bill 827,  introduced by Sen. , D-Hampton, would authorize the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses to gaming operators for

Locke requested the Senate Subcommittee on Gaming postpone discussing the bill on Monday, citing the need for additional study. “This bill is designed to authorize reputable, regulated companies to offer internet gaming to Virginians within a safe and legal market,” Locke said. “However, after introducing this bill, we have decided that it requires further study on this issue.”

She expects the proposal to be ready for consideration by 2026.

Under the , operators would pay a $1 million application fee and a 15% tax on earnings, with revenue distributed  to local governments, the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund (2.5%) and the state’s  General Fund (97.5%).

Despite the potential for new revenue streams, the proposal has raised concerns. The Department of Planning and has warned that internet gaming could reduce revenue for the Lottery Proceeds Fund and Construction Fund due to its potential impact on lottery sales and casino gaming .

The Virginia Lottery also projected a net negative impact on overall state revenues, according to the fiscal impact statement. 

 

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Originally written for VirginiaMercury and it originally published as Virginia internet gaming bill delayed for further study, eyes 2026 launch

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