Location: Virginia
Virginia: Richmond mayor wants to spend casino tax revenue to help children
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city leaders announced plans Tuesday to establish an early childhood education trust fund that would... more
Despite July dip, Virginia sports betting tops $3B in handle in 2023 so far
Virginia sports wagering topped $3 billion for the first seven months of 2023, but July represented the lowest winnings so far this year.... more
Virginia: Urban One, Churchill Downs unveil revamped plans and new name for Richmond casino
The new proposal for Urban One and Churchill Downs’ $562 million resort, casino and entertainment was unveiled on Thursday, Aug. 31, with... more
Virginia budget deal won’t block Richmond’s casino vote
Richmond’s casino dreams won’t get derailed by Virginia’s state budget deal this year. Unlike last year, negotiators did not include any... more
Southwest Virginia localities divide Bristol Casino’s first-year gaming proceeds
Southwest Virginia collects its first jackpot this week, dividing over $8.7 million in gambling tax proceeds generated by the first year of... more
Virginia judge rules in favor of referendum for Southside Richmond casino
A Richmond Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of the City of Richmond’s petition to hold another casino referendum in November. A local... more
Danville Regional Airport continues upgrades ahead of anticipated Caesars Virginia traffic
Danville’s airport is continuing to receive upgrades in preparation for increased traffic once the Caesars Virginia casino opens. The $1.2... more
Virginia: Rally held in protest of effort to stop Richmond’s new casino vote
Some in Richmond held a rally Thursday in response to the latest effort to stop a casino resort coming to the Southside. Recently, a judge... more
Caesars Virginia rings up $21.4M revenue in July, combining for $57.3M with state’s other two casinos
The Danville Casino brought in about $21.4 million in casino gaming revenue during the month of July, according to figures from the... more
Virginia judge suspends order allowing Richmond’s new casino vote
The court order allowing a new casino vote in Richmond was suspended by a judge the same day it was due to be finalized. Richmond Circuit... more

