228:, who are responsible for regulating casinos in the commonwealth. Virginia Lottery officials said alleged violations were brought to the state's attention in January and February, and is related to "underage and voluntarily excluded persons, licensing requirements relating to slot machines and unauthorized games in play." Rivers Casino Portsmouth agreed to pay a settlement of $ 275 thousand, which goes directly to the Commonwealth's General Fund.
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