While Richmonders made it clear they don’t want a casino, a gambling destination somewhere in Central Virginia may have just shifted about 20 miles south.
Petersburg now wants an official shot at becoming Virginia’s fifth city to host a casino, causing mixed reaction from people CBS 6 spoke to in Old Towne on Friday…
This week, the Petersburg City Council adopted legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly session which included requesting approval to hold a casino referendum by 2025.
In a presentation by City Manager March Altman, he pointed to Petersburg’s status as a distressed locality in need of economic relief. “This venture could offer residents employment opportunities that surpass the current median household income of roughly $44,000 per year and individual income of about $26,000 per year…” the presentation stated.
