Location: Virginia
Virginia: Labor union says it’s filing FOIA suit over secretive Petersburg casino process
A hospitality workers’ union trying to ensure Petersburg picks a labor-friendly developer for its planned casino says it will sue the city... more
Virginia state senator who championed casino expansion blasts Petersburg council over Cordish pick
The chief patron of the successful legislation that brought the long-pursued casino referendum has blasted Petersburg City Council over the... more
Gray market slot-style games a contentious issue among regulated casino crowd
The American Gaming Association estimates that nearly 600,000 unregulated gambling machines — so-called “gray market” games that resemble... more
Virginia: Closed-door council meeting leads to big decisions regarding potential casino in Petersburg
Last week at Capitol Square, the potential for a casino in the City of Petersburg sprung back to life. Now, just one week later, Petersburg... more
Virginia: Before picking Cordish casino, Petersburg letter said city preferred Bally’s
A week before the Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to pick Cordish Companies to potentially build a casino, City Manager John... more
Churchill Downs results in Q1 please analysts
Two Wall Street analysts didn’t even wait for Thursday’s earnings call by Churchill Downs before expressing their contentment. Both David... more
Virginia: Cordish beats out four other bidders to win Petersburg’s casino business, but council reaction is muted
City Council unanimously chose a familiar face as its preferred casino vendor Wednesday night, but the choice took a back seat to what... more
Future of Virginia skill games unclear as Senate rejects governor’s proposal
The fate of slots-like skill games in Virginia convenience stores and truck stops remained in limbo Wednesday as the state Senate voted to... more
Virginia: State Senate agrees to Petersburg casino amendment; House action pending
The state Senate has agreed with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recommendation to remove a second legislative vote on approving a referendum... more
Virginia: Bristol Casino donates 800+ books to local schools
The Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock donated hundreds of books to schools in Bristol on Sunday. According to a news release from... more


