Virginia State Sen. Aaron Rouse speaks at a campaign rally on Nov. 4, 2023, Virginia Beach, Va. Dueling Virginia legislative proposals backed by differing gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slots-like betting machines in businesses like truck stops, restaurants and convenience stores around the state. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, file)
RICHMOND, Va. – Dueling legislative proposals in Virginia backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slot-like betting machines in businesses such as truck stops, restaurants and convenience stores.
At the center of the debate are “gray machines,