Location: Virginia
Virginia: Suburban D.C. casino bill back on the table for 2026 session
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) is once again rolling the dice on legislation to allow a casino in Fairfax County. A bill that... more
Virginia gaming reorganization bill could spark more expansion
Virginia lawmakers have introduced legislation to create the state’s first-ever gaming commission in a move that could help accelerate... more
Virginia casino revenue jumps 32% in 2025
Virginia’s casinos raked in about 32% more in adjusted gaming revenue (wagers minus winnings) in 2025 than the previous year. Some of the... more
Cordish temp casino gets Virginia Lottery Board approval ahead of opening next week in Petersburg
The Virginia Lottery Board approved a casino facility operator’s license for Petersburg’s new casino on Wednesday, with a supervised dry... more
Virginia slot routes surge in December
Revenue from historical horse racing machines (HHR) in Virginia rose 10.7 percent in December. All the machines involved are owned by... more
Gambling to be a big 2026 focus in Virginia’s General Assembly
Legalizing still more ways Virginians can gamble and trying to tighten oversight on the ways they already do will likely be major... more
Virginia advances bill to legalize online casinos in 2026 session
House Bill 161 was pre-filed for the 2026 General Assembly session and outlines the legalization of online casino gaming, including slots,... more
Virginia county officials refuse Bristol’s request for greater share of casino revenue
The Scott County Board of Supervisors gave a message for County Administrator Josh Wilson to pass on to the Southwest Virginia Regional... more
Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol donates $50K to three area organizations
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol presented donation checks to three local organizations Tuesday afternoon to support their missions.... more
Virginia: Bristol officer sues influencer over TikToks after casino removal
A Bristol, Virginia police officer has filed a $200,0000 defamation lawsuit against a woman who was removed from the Hard Rock Hotel &... more

