Tag: Comstock
Residents concerned as casino proposal in Virginia’s D.C. suburbs gains momentum
A proposal to allow Northern Virginia voters to weigh in on whether to build a casino in Fairfax County has advanced to the state’s House... more
Unions, NoVA Chamber still strongly support Virginia casino bill in DC suburbs
Despite opposition from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and a majority of county residents, union leaders and business advocates... 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
Poll finds ‘growing’ opposition in Virginia’s D.C. suburbs to potential casino
One new poll suggests that a “growing supermajority” of Fairfax County voters would oppose a casino in Tysons. The poll, commissioned... more
Casino proposal in Virginia’s D.C. suburbs is a hot topic on the campaign trail
Special interests are hoping to strike it rich next year in Richmond. It’s a shifting political landscape for a proposed Tysons... more
Virginia: Comstock still ‘committed’ to potential Tysons development despite casino bill stalling
The legislation to make Fairfax County eligible for a casino isn’t officially dead, but it appears to be in active need of resuscitation.... more
Bill allowing casino referendum in D.C. suburbs passes Virginia Senate, heads to House
Legislation that would give Fairfax County the authority to ask voters to allow a casino is heading to the Virginia House of Delegates.... more
County supervisors reiterate position on casino in Virginia’s D.C. suburbs
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is updating the letter they sent to legislators last January outlining their concerns about the Tysons... more
Bill authorizing casino in D.C. suburbs clears second Virginia Senate hurdle
A Virginia Senate committee voted Wednesday in favor of moving the Tysons casino bill forward. The committee voted 9-3 in favor of the... more
Bill to authorize casino in D.C. suburbs passes first hurdle in Virginia senate
Legislation that would pave the way for a casino to be built in Tysons was approved Monday by the Gaming Subcommittee of the Virginia... more
