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Meeting in Progress sign with closed door signifies Petersburg's decision to choose Cordish Companies for next Virginia Casino

Petersburg City Council Chooses Cordish/Bruce Smith Casino Proposal

In a surprise Wednesday afternoon vote, the Petersburg City Council awarded casino operator rights to the Cordish Companies.

Posted on: April 26, 2024 | | Phil West

Two people's folded hands at a desk signify negotiations over Virginia skills game bill

Virginia Skills Games Could Become Legal Again—Through Budget Negotiations

The question of making skills games legal in Virginia again may be resolved as part of next month's budget negotiations.

Posted on: April 25, 2024 | | Phil West

Hand tracing rising "revenue" line signifies record Virginia casino revenue in March

Virginia Casinos Report Record Revenue In March Of $65 Million

Revenue from Virginia's three operating casinos set the all-time record in March, as they combined to bring in $65 million last month.

Posted on: April 24, 2024 | | Phil West

Vote sign signifies Petersburg voters approved to vote on casino expansion in November

Petersburg Clears Final Legislative Hurdle To Set Up November Vote

Petersburg voters will get to decide in November whether the city will host a casino thanks to General Assembly action this week.

Posted on: April 23, 2024 | | Phil West

VA senate rejects Youngkin's skills game amendments

Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Games Bill

The Virginia Senate has rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's restrictive amendments to a bill that would make skills games legal in the state.

Posted on: April 19, 2024 | | Phil West

Convenience store closed sign signifies stores protesting VA skills game bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

A group representing 500 small businesses in the commonwealth are protesting amendments to a skills game bill made by the governor.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | Phil West

Bruce Smith, NFL hall of famer, speaks at Petersburg Casino Town Hall

Five Rival Developers Present Plans In Bid For Petersburg Casino Project

It's not certain yet whether Petersburg will be allowed to host a casino, but five rival entities already are vying to build and staff one.

Posted on: April 16, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who returned skill games legislation with amendments

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made several major amendments to a skills game bill and returned it to lawmakers this week.

Posted on: April 12, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who sent a measure for a Petersburg Casino back to the General Assembly

Petersburg Casino Plan In Limbo After Youngkin Adds Amendment

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is sending a bill allowing a casino in Petersburg back to the General Assembly after he amended it.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | | Phil West

Neon skills games screens signifies deadline for Gov. Youngkin to act on skills game bill

Deadline Approaches For Youngkin To Act On Skills Game Legislation

The deadline for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to act on a bill to legalize skills game machines in the commonwealth is fast approaching.

Posted on: April 8, 2024 | | Phil West

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Petersburg City Council Chooses Cordish/Bruce Smith Casino Proposal

Virginia Skills Games Could Become Legal Again—Through Budget Negotiations

Virginia Casinos Report Record Revenue In March Of $65 Million

Petersburg Clears Final Legislative Hurdle To Set Up November Vote

Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Games Bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

Five Rival Developers Present Plans In Bid For Petersburg Casino Project

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Petersburg Casino Plan In Limbo After Youngkin Adds Amendment

Deadline Approaches For Youngkin To Act On Skills Game Legislation

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