Location: Virginia
Roanoke is paying Virginia lobbying firm $6,000 monthly to pursue casino deal
Roanoke is paying a lobbying firm $6,000 a month plus other potential expenses to pursue a casino license for the city — despite opposition... more
Virginia: New casinos boost casino revenue year-over-year in November
Boosted by two casinos moving into permanent facilities and a new temporary casino opening, casino revenue in Virginia saw a 29.7%... more
Virginia: Locals speak against potential casino at Roanoke City Council meeting
Back in October, Roanoke City announced its intention to bring an entertainment center to Roanoke. This included a potential casino in the... more
Virginia slot routes hop in November
Revenue from historical racing machines (HHR) in Virginia rose in November. All the devices in question are owned by Churchill Downs.... more
Virginia lawmakers prioritize establishing Gaming Commission as senator plans to re-introduce bill allowing casino in D.C.’s suburbs
Efforts are underway to establish one regulatory board to oversee gaming in the Commonwealth as conversations about a possible plan to... more
Virginia legislators, some residents opposed to Roanoke casino idea
The Roanoke City Council did not include a request for casino approval or mention the issue in its list of legislative priorities that will... more
Virginia: Fairfax board narrowly votes to oppose any casino legislation not requested by supervisors
By the narrowest of majorities, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors went on record today (Tuesday) opposing any state legislation... more
Virginia: Petersburg casino developers to open temporary gaming facility next month
The developers of the massive Live! Casino planned in Petersburg are set to give the region its first taste of what’s to come from the $1.4... more
Virginia: Inside the program training Petersburg Live! Casino’s future dealers
Learning to deal cards at a casino involves much more than simply shuffling and distributing them to players. At the RBC Dealer Institute,... more
Virginia: Anti-casino stand to be considered by Fairfax supervisors
For the first time since news of the controversial Tysons casino project became public in January 2023, the Fairfax County Board of... more


