Vermont S319: An act relating to authorizing the issuance of limited wagering event permits for poker games and tournaments

What the bill says

An act relating to authorizing the issuance of limited wagering event permits for poker games and tournaments It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:

An act relating to authorizing the issuance of limited wagering event permits for poker games and tournaments It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 31 V.S.A. § 1209 is added to read: § 1209. LIMITED WAGERING EVENT PERMIT (a) As used in this section: (1) "Adjusted gross receipts" means the gross receipts less winnings paid to wagerers. VT LEG #386106 v.1 BILL AS INTRODUCED S.319 2026 Page 2 of (2) "Limited wagering event permit" means a permit issued by the Department of Liquor and Lottery that authorizes a wagering event operator to hold a wagering event. (3) "Wagering event" means an event not to exceed 72 hours in which wagerers may participate in poker games or tournaments. (4) "Wagering event operator" means a person who is the responsible operator and administrator of a poker game or tournament. (b) The Board of Liquor and Lottery is authorized to issue limited wagering event permits to wagering event operators. A person may apply to the Department of Liquor and Lottery to operate a single wagering event, at an approved location, not to exceed 72 hours in duration. The Board shall not issue more than five limited wagering event permits annually. The Board shall not issue more than one limited wagering event permit to the same …

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Sponsors

• Christopher Mattos (R, Chittenden-North District) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. January 27, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on [Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs]
2. January 27, 2026: Introduced and read first time

Common questions

What is S319?

S319 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to authorizing the issuance of limited wagering event permits for poker games and tournaments.

What does S319 do?

In its own words: An act relating to authorizing the issuance of limited wagering event permits for poker games and tournaments It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

What is the status of S319?

In committee as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on [Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs] (January 27, 2026).

Who sponsored S319?

Christopher Mattos (R, Chittenden-North District).

Where is the official record for S319?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.319