Phil West, Author at PlayVirginia

Magnifying glass over "benchmark" signifies Virginia casinos' monthly benchmark in revenue

Virginia Casinos Just Miss on $60 Million of Revenue for Fourth Straight Month

$60 million is the monthly revenue benchmark for Virginia's casinos, at least until two permanent casinos open in Bristol and Danville.

Posted on: July 17, 2024 | | Phil West

Person stamping a document symbolizes Petersburg Casino receives seal of approval from Virginia Lottery

Virginia Lottery Green-Lights Petersburg Casino Plan

The Virginia Lottery, in its role overseeing Virginia casinos, has given a thumbs-up to a plan that would put a Live! casino in Petersburg.

Posted on: July 15, 2024 | | Phil West

Rivers Casino Portsmouth has been fined for over $500K.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Fined $545,000

Virginia Lottery officials have fined Rivers Casino Portsmouth more than $500,000 for allowing underage patrons on its gaming floor.

Posted on: July 11, 2024 | | Phil West

Two runners competing in a race signifies Virginia sports betting getting competition from North Carolina

May Revenue Up 20% YoY But Virginia Faces Tough Competition From North Carolina

Virginia has shown year-over-year sports betting handle growth every month of 2024. But can the Commonwealth keep pace with North Carolina?

Posted on: July 5, 2024 | | Phil West

Delayed sign signifies Hard Rock Bristol's delayed opening.

Hard Rock Bristol Delays Opening So All Amenities Available

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has delayed the opening of its permanent casino so that all the resort's amenities are available to guests.

Posted on: July 2, 2024 | | Phil West

Second Chance on wood blocks signifies that a Fairfax County casino bill could reemerge in 2025.

Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Get Second Chance

A plan to put a casino in Tysons could go before voters if Virginia lawmakers get a bill through the next session of the General Assembly.

Posted on: July 1, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who has yet to approve a skill game bill despite a special legislative session

Virginia Senate Reconvened, Did Not Move Forward on Skill Games

The Virginia Senate convened with skill game legalization on its agenda but is being stymied by another pressing issue.

Posted on: June 24, 2024 | | Phil West

Hand on a shoulder signifies Virginia problem gambling program's successful work

Problem Gambling Program Connecting Virginia Gamblers To The Help They Need

A consortium of Virginia stakeholders is addressing problem gambling issues that have become more prevalent in recent years.

Posted on: June 21, 2024 | | Phil West

State Sen. David Marsden, whose Fairfax Casino proposal has created strong community reactions, for and against

Fairfax County Community Building Anti-Casino Lobbyist Team For 2025

The Reston Association is organizing to oppose casino legislation that stalled in the latest General Assembly session but could be revived.

Posted on: June 20, 2024 | | Phil West

Blurred casino floor signifies strong performance for Virginia casinos in May

May’s Virginia Casino Numbers Top $60 Million For Third Straight Month

Virginia's three casinos brought in nearly $63 million in May, the third straight month in which they've topped the $60 million mark.

Posted on: June 17, 2024 | | Phil West

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Virginia Casinos Just Miss on $60 Million of Revenue for Fourth Straight Month

Virginia Lottery Green-Lights Petersburg Casino Plan

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Fined $545,000

May Revenue Up 20% YoY But Virginia Faces Tough Competition From North Carolina

Hard Rock Bristol Delays Opening So All Amenities Available

Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Get Second Chance

Virginia Senate Reconvened, Did Not Move Forward on Skill Games

Problem Gambling Program Connecting Virginia Gamblers To The Help They Need

Fairfax County Community Building Anti-Casino Lobbyist Team For 2025

May’s Virginia Casino Numbers Top $60 Million For Third Straight Month

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