Lawmakers are about to make an important decision about the future of casinos in Virginia.
A casino is already up and running in Bristol, and another is about to open in Portsmouth. Two more are in the works in Danville and Norfolk. But, where should the fifth casino be? The General Assembly is about to debate whether to allow one in Petersburg or Richmond, and Richmond City Councilwoman Reva Trammell says lawmakers should up the ante.
“It’s like comparing an Aldi’s grocery store to a Kroger grocery store. I mean, competition; why not have both,” Trammell asks.
Senator Joe Morrissey says the problem with having a casino in Richmond and also in Petersburg is that neither will strike it rich.
