Location: Virginia
Churchill Downs HHR facility planned in Virginia draws rebuke from county
The owner of Colonial Downs and Rosie’s Gaming Emporium has drawn criticism from a Henrico supervisor who said the company circumvented an... more
Virginia: Petersburg judge approves casino referendum for November ballot
In less time than it takes to spin a slot machine five times, City Council unanimously approved a move to ask the Petersburg Circuit Court... more
Virginia: Petersburg moves a step closer to November casino referendum
The state Lottery Department has approved Petersburg’s paperwork to host a casino, so now the only left between now and a November vote is... more
Virginia: Sports betting operators made over $50 million in revenue in May
Virginia sports betting operators netted over $50 million in revenue in the month of May, according to Virginia Lottery’s sports wagering... more
Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol names food & beverage director as food court opens
‘Bristol Casino — Future Home of Hard Rock’ has named Val Chobanu the new Director of Food & Beverage at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino... more
Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth fined $545,000
After negotiations with the Virginia Lottery, Rivers Casino Portsmouth has agreed to pay a $545,000 fine to settle multiple compliance and... more
Virginia: Text messages reveal behind-the-scenes details of Petersburg casino process
On the mid-April day when the Virginia General Assembly was voting on whether to give the city of Petersburg permission to pursue a casino,... more
Virginia lawmakers to re-introduce bill that could bring casino to D.C. suburbs
Some Virginia lawmakers are laying the groundwork to re-introduce a bill to allow Fairfax County residents to vote on a referendum that, if... more
Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling
Virginia has significantly loosened gambling laws in the last five years and with it has come a rise in problem gambling. But some... more
Virginia: Fairfax County residents tell Board of Supervisors to oppose proposed casino
The “No Casino Coalition,” a group of Fairfax County residents who oppose a proposed Tysons casino as “unwelcome and unwanted, are now... more


