Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth sees November boost as revenue statewide tops $51M

Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth sees November boost as revenue statewide tops $51M

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  • Brian Reese, WAVY-TV
December 17, 2023 8:58 PM
  • Brian Reese, WAVY-TV

Rivers Casino Portsmouth saw a boost in revenue in November, a month after reporting its lowest monthly revenue amount since opening. The casino reported just under $21.6 million ($21,598,127) for the month, according to the latest casino report from the Virginia Lottery. The previous month’s total was $20,039,678.

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River’s figure draws from $14,658,121 in slots and $6,940,005 for table games. And the City of Portsmouth will receive $1,511,868 in tax revenue.

November was also the first full month after the Virginia Supreme Court brought back the ban on so-called skill games across the commonwealth.

The state’s two other casinos, HR Bristol and Caesars Virginia in Danville, reported $12 million and $17.5 million for the month, respectively.