Virginia intelligence community warns proposed casino in Tysons poses national security risk

Friday, December 20, 2024 2:29 PM
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  • Matthew Torres, WUSA

As the Virginia General Assembly prepares to convene in January, dozens of former members of the national intelligence and security community are already raising concerns about any proposed plan to build a casino in Fairfax County.

While it has yet to be introduced in the upcoming session, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax County, tells WUSA he plans to continue the fight to have a referendum to build a casino in the Tysons Corner area.

“Ever since they built the MGM casino across the river from my house, I’ve watched hundreds of millions of dollars from Virginia money go there and pay for their schools, and I think it’s outrageous,” Surovell said.