Dan Holmes, Author at Play Virginia

Street tacos, which will be available at The Marketplace food court at Hard Rock Bristol

Hard Rock Casino In Bristol To Feature Culinary “Marketplace”

The Hard Rock casino in Bristol hopes three new restaurants will spice things up at its temporary site as its permanent home nears completion.

Posted on: July 9, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Traffic sign reading "Expect Delays" signifies Hard Rock Bristol delaying its grand opening until late 2024.

Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Delayed To Later In 2024

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol will open sometime in the second half of 2024, not in July as previously planned, the company said.

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Hard Rock Bet Launches New Same-Game Parlay Feature, SGP Max

SGP Max will let Hard Rock Bet Virginia users build same-game parlays faster across all available markets. Read on to learn more.

Posted on: May 6, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of Virginia basketball players for story on VA in-state college sports betting bill passing through sub-committee in state Senate

Virginia’s In-State College Sports Betting Bill Gets First Stamp Of Approval

Now, Senate Bill 124 passes through to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. In-state college props would still be banned.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

A gold medal with December 2023 on it on a story about how casino revenue in Virginia was the highest yet in one month.

Virginia Ends 2023 With Record-Setting $58.5M Take For Casinos

Revenue at Virginia's three casinos set the all-time record in December with $58.5 million, surpassing the previous record set in July.

Posted on: January 12, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Picture of $100 bill with sports ball icons on a story about sports betting revenue increasing in Virginia during November.

Virginians Bet $638 Million On Sports In November, A 23% Increase From 2022

Virginians bet more than $638 million on sports in November, which was a 23% increase over the same month in 2022.

Posted on: December 29, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

People playing slot machines at a casino on a story about Virginia casinos' revenue for November.

Virginia Casino Revenue Remains Steady In November At $51 Million

Virginia casino revenue remained steady in November, with the state's three casinos reporting $51 Million, paying the state $10.3 million.

Posted on: December 15, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis speaking at a presser on a story about teams moving to Virginia.

How Would Capitals And Wizards Moving To Virginia Affect Sports Betting?

If the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards moved to the commonwealth, it could boost sports betting in Virginia.

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Over A Half Billion Dollars Wagered In Virginia On Sports In September

Virginia sports betting rose to more than $520 million in September, which was 26% higher year-over-year and 63% more than August.

Posted on: November 1, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

WynnBET Closes Sportsbook In Virginia And Several Other States

WynnBET has decided to shutter operations in nine states, including in Virginia. Users have until Oct. 11 to close their accounts.

Posted on: August 11, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Hard Rock Casino In Bristol To Feature Culinary “Marketplace”

Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Delayed To Later In 2024

Hard Rock Bet Launches New Same-Game Parlay Feature, SGP Max

Virginia’s In-State College Sports Betting Bill Gets First Stamp Of Approval

Virginia Ends 2023 With Record-Setting $58.5M Take For Casinos

Virginians Bet $638 Million On Sports In November, A 23% Increase From 2022

Virginia Casino Revenue Remains Steady In November At $51 Million

How Would Capitals And Wizards Moving To Virginia Affect Sports Betting?

Over A Half Billion Dollars Wagered In Virginia On Sports In September

WynnBET Closes Sportsbook In Virginia And Several Other States

Virginia Derby At Colonial Downs To Become A Kentucky Derby Qualifier

Betfred Exodus Could Soon Include Virginia

Lawmakers Eye One Agency To Oversee Virginia Gaming

Updated Norfolk Casino Plans Submitted After Years of Delays

Three New eInstants From Fennica Gaming Launch Through Virginia Lottery