Legislation that would pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County is heading to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who could sign, amend or veto it.
The Virginia House of Delegates passed SB 756 from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell by 62-32 today (Wednesday), advancing a legislative effort that has gained momentum over the past few years alongside increasingly vocal opposition from many local residents and elected officials.
If signed into law by Spanberger, Fairfax County will join Norfolk, Petersburg, Bristol, Portsmouth and Danville on Virginia’s list of localities eligible to host a casino.
The General Assembly authorized casino gaming in 2020, initially including Richmond among the eligible localities. The capital city was removed from the list in 2024 and replaced by Petersburg after voters rejected two different referendums seeking to allow a casino.
