Virginia
Virginia Union, minority Chambers receive donation from SI Sportsbook
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A number of minority Chambers of Commerce and considered one of Richmond’s traditionally black universities obtained tens of 1000’s of {dollars} on Thursday.
The donations got here from Sports activities Illustrated Sportsbook (SI Sportsbook), one of many corporations authorized to supply authorized on-line sports activities betting in Virginia.
The donations had been:
- $50,000 to the Virginia Hispanic Chamber
- $50,000 to the Virginia Asian Chamber
- $50,000 to the Metropolitan Enterprise League
- $25,000 to Virginia Union College
Hampton College obtained $25,000 on Wednesday.
“The legislature set objectives in statute that operators who demonstrated good religion efforts to help traditionally black schools and universities and minority companies would obtain most popular standing for the issuance of a allow,” mentioned Virginia Lottery Govt Director Kelly Gee. “SI Sportsbook has stepped as much as the duty in fulfilling this dedication. We hope that it’ll encourage others to contribute.”
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