Action | Promulgation of regulations for Texas Hold’em poker tournaments by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 5/10/2023 |
I would like to address the matter of operator fees. VDACS insists that charities must pay operators a fixed fee for services, rather than a percentage of the revenue. This is harmful to charities, as they are still obligated to pay the flat fee even if revenue declines. It is odd that VDACS would include such an arbitrary restriction. A reasonable resolution would be to strike the opening two sentences of 11VAC20-30-60.P. As Commissioner Guthrie has pointed out, it is vital for charities to comply with their use of proceeds. Beyond this, the state should not be involved in the minutiae of charities' business operations.