Location: Virginia
Betfred to exit Virginia on October 21, the fifth state it’s leaving
Betfred’s state-by-state withdrawal from the U.S. mobile sports betting market appears set to continue with a scheduled Oct. 21 exit... more
Virginia sports betting handle surges to $417 million for August
The Virginia Lottery reported sports betting handle totaling $416.7 million for August on Tuesday, a 30.6% year-over-year increase. The Old... more
Truist analyst “impressed” by visit to Churchill Downs
A weekend trip to Kentucky left Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas “impressed” with the Churchill Downs empire. Jonas said there’s... more
Virginia: Norfolk casino gets planning commission OK, with concerns over smoking
Norfolk’s Planning Commission has given a thumbs-up to the city’s long-awaited casino project, recommending the City Council give final... more
Virginia: Norfolk casino moves forward amid design concerns
The Norfolk casino is one step closer to completion, but there are still concerns with the current proposed designs. In a 6 to 1 vote, the... more
Virginia: Petersburg eyes ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ casino vote as early voting begins
The Cornish Company is urging voters in Petersburg to support a proposed casino officials say could bring jobs and revenue to the city. The... more
Parking, smoking, Amtrak shuttle: Takeaways from updated Virginia casino agreement with Pamunkey Tribe, Boyd
There is renewed confidence from both developers and city leaders that a resort casino on the Norfolk waterfront will become a reality.... more
Virginia’s August casino revenue up 6% from July and 14% year-over-year
The end of summer has finally brought more visitors to Virginia casinos, with revenue numbers increasing after being down for two... more
Hard Rock’s Virginia casino sets slot machine revenue record in August
The Bristol Casino had its second-best revenue month ever in August and set a new record for income from slot machines. According to the... more
Pamunkey Chief has ‘absolute confidence’ delayed Virginia casino will be built
Pamunkey Indian Tribe Chief Robert Gray has “absolute confidence” their proposed resort and casino will one day come to the... more
