Location: Virginia
Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol to open permanent casino-hotel November 14
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will open its approximately $515 million permanent facility on Nov. 14, with country music star... more
Virginia: Norfolk casino construction is one step closer to starting after City Council approval
Years after it was first proposed, the Norfolk casino planned for the land near Harbor Park finally has a development certificate. Norfolk... more
Virginia: Norfork casino construction is one step closer to starting after City Council approval
Years after it was first proposed, the Norfolk casino planned for the land near Harbor Park finally has a development certificate. Norfolk... more
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
