Location: Virginia
Danville bets big on Caesars Virginia’s economic boosts but residents say cost of living being impacted
Caesar’s casino in Danville has been open for more than a month now, drawing thousands to the temporary space in the southside. In just the... more
Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino celebrates one-year anniversary, with economic benefits to Southwest Virginia
July 8 marks one-year since the Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock opened its doors to the public. Opening day brought excitement to... more
Virginia: Construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock
Virginia’s first casino, the temporary facility in Bristol, drew 1.2 million people from across the U.S. and a number of other countries... more
Virginia: Richmond casino gets boost in hope as legislative budget talks break down
Richmond advocates for a casino gained a boost when talks between house and senate negotiators over an amended state budget collapsed last... more
With court case stalled, skill-game industry keeps cash flowing to Virginia politicians
Almost two years after Virginia lawmakers voted to ban so-called skill games, two of the colorful, slots-like machines were installed at a... more
Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth welcomes millionth patron since January opening
Rivers Casino Portsmouth hit a milestone this weekend by welcoming its millionth customer five months after opening its doors to the... more
Virginia surpasses $1 billion in gross sports wagering revenue
Virginia became the seventh state in the post-PASPA era to surpass $1 billion in gross sports wagering operator revenue after the Virginia... more
Virginia creates responsible gambling committee effective July 1
Virginia announced the creation of a Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee to provide more responsible gambling... more
Churchill Downs eyeing Manassas Park in the D.C. suburbs for casino-like operation
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is looking to make a push into Manassas Park. Churchill Downs Inc., the operator of Rosie’s, announced Friday it is... more
Virginia Senate leader vows ‘no compromise’ on Petersburg casino
Senate Democrats are ready to return to budget negotiations next week, but don’t expect the likely next leader of the Senate’s... more
