If the Gov. approves them, there will be a 60-day public comment period, leading up to final approval by the lottery board. They were drafted upon initial emergency regulations previously approved by the board in Feb. The lottery has up to a year to conduct a comprehensive review of each casino operator application, which includes criminal history and financial review. Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international//noticias/2021/07/22/58484-virginia-lottery-greenlights-permanent-casino-regulations
