Location: Virginia
Virginia: Why some think going all in on a casino in the D.C. suburbs would be a bust
The dream of a Fairfax County casino may have gone bust before it even really got off the ground. Last month, two Virginia lawmakers... more
Virginia state senator pauses on adding more casinos: ‘I say we start with these four and go from there’
State Sen. Louise Lucas, (D-Portsmouth) was once dubbed “the casino lady” by colleagues for her championing of legislation to bring casino... more
Virginia considers reinstating sports betting promotional tax deductions
Virginia legislators last year passed a budget amendment prohibiting sports betting operators “from excluding bonuses or promotions used to... more
Virginia: Petersburg casino bill passes House
The Virginia House of Delegates narrowly passed a bill Tuesday that would allow Petersburg residents to vote on a casino referendum this... more
Crucial final vote on Petersburg casino comes Tuesday in Virginia House of Delegates
Petersburg’s casino referendum legislation inched its way closer to a state Senate showdown after the House of Delegates gave it... more
Virginia: Danville lacks housing options for incoming casino workforce
Danville is having a “Field of Dreams” dilemma. The famous movie quote, “If you build it, they will come,” rings all too true in the former... more
Virginia: Despite bill dying in Senate, Petersburg residents could still have chance to vote on casino
A Senate committee has killed a bill that would give Petersburg residents a chance to vote on a casino. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joe... more
Petersburg casino referendum bill dies in Virginia Senate committee
With an 7-8 no vote Thursday evening, the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee killed state Sen. Joe Morrissey’s measure to... more
State lawmakers say Virginia needs a unified approach to gambling regulation
Recent years have seen an explosion of legal gambling options in Virginia. And lawmakers are now talking about creating a gambling... more
Sponsor: Virginia bill to legalize, tax ‘skill game’ machines dead
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A senior Virginia Republican lawmaker said this week that his legislation that aimed to legalize and tax a... more

