Bringing a casino to Fairfax County would take years, if it happens — but the first step was just taken.

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Virginia State Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, has introduced a new bill that would allow the county to take the next steps in building a casino that could be large enough to rival MGM National Harbor. The bill would still need to be approved and signed by the governor.

If the idea of a casino in Fairfax County sounds familiar, that’s because Marsden introduced a similar bill last session but withdrew it. Now it’s back with a few changes, specifically about where the resort-style casino could be located.