August 28, 2020
Mr. Kevin Hall
Executive Director
Virginia Lottery Board
600 E Main Street
Richmond, Virginia
Re: Virginia Lottery Board Comment on SB 384 Sports Betting Rules
Dear Executive Director Hall:
Penn National Gaming, Inc., and Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc., and the digital arm of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (collectively, “Penn”), appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the Draft Sports Betting Regulations promulgated by the Virginia Lottery Board (“VA Lottery”). Penn owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. Penn currently has 16 retail sportsbooks in eight states. In addition, in 2019, Penn opened the first interactive (online) casino in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
We would like to thank the staff for promulgating a comprehensive set of draft rules and for soliciting comments from interested parties. Penn has extensive experience in the online gaming and sports wagering space and, having been involved in the rulemaking process in multiple states legalizing sports wagering, we appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the draft regulations. In addition, we have separately submitted a version of red-lined rules for your further consideration and welcome any further conversation that may be desired. Penn appreciates the partnership with the VA Lottery Board and look forward to sports betting in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Summary of Rule Comments:
Again, Penn appreciates the opportunity to provide the above input to the Lottery Board as they consider the final substance of sports betting rules. We look forward to discussing the above items for final rulemaking in the coming weeks. In the interim, please do not hesitate to reach out to us if there is any support we can provide.
Best Regards,
Rhea P. Loney
Director of Compliance
Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC