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Arrow blasting off indicates boost in February Virginia sports betting revenue

Virginia Sports Betting Is Up 25% Year Over Year In February

The year-over-year total for Virginia sports betting increased 25%, and the amount wagered passed $500 million for the sixth straight month.

Posted on: April 2, 2024 | | Phil West

Supporters rally to urge VA governor to sign skills game bill into law

Supporters Rally To Urge Youngkin To Sign Skills Games Bill

As Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin contemplates signing a skills game bill into law, supporters rallied to urge the governor to sign it.

Posted on: March 29, 2024 | | Phil West

VA bettors couldn't bet on the Cavaliers in the NCAAB tournament

VA Bettors Still Can’t Bet On In-State NCAA Basketball Teams Or College Player Props

VA bettors still can't wager on in-state college teams, which may have saved some Virginia Cavaliers basketball fans some money.

Posted on: March 22, 2024 | | Phil West

Rosies in Hampton now 24 hours as Colonial Downs makes expansion moves.

Colonial Downs Making Expansion Moves In Hampton & Dumfries

Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Hampton moves to 24-hours, while Colonial Downs prepares to open The Rose Gaming Resort later this year.

Posted on: March 20, 2024 | | Phil West

Image of floating $100 bills for story on February 2024 revenue from Virginia casinos

February Tax Revenue From Virginia Casinos Tops $10 Million

February revenue from Virginia casinos came close to breaking the all-time monthly record, generating more than $10 million in tax revenue.

Posted on: March 15, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for story on his expression of concerns over the VA skill games bill

Gov. Youngkin Expresses Fresh Concerns About VA Skill Games Bill

Virginia's governor has a bill on his desk that would make skill games legal starting July 1, but he has voiced concerns and may veto it.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | Phil West

Petersburg Casino bill clears major legislative hurdle for November vote

Petersburg Casino Bill Clears Senate Hurdle To Get On November Ballot

The Virginia General Assembly passed a bill that could allow residents to vote on a Petersburg casino as soon as this coming November.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | | Phil West

Norfolk has won an appeal over a proposed casino.

Norfolk Wins Appeal In Lawsuit Brought By Developer Over Casino Proposal

The city of Norfolk won an appeal in a lawsuit brought by a developer that claimed it had exclusive rights to build a casino in the city.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Phil West

Virginia Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Council To Boost Awareness

The Virginia Lottery is teaming with the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling on a month-long campaign to raise awareness.

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | | Phil West

January sports betting was brisk in Virginia.

January Sports Betting Handle In Virginia Up 27% Year Over Year

In January, Virginia saw nearly $653 million wagered on sports, which was more than a 27% increase over the previous January.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Phil West

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Virginia Sports Betting Is Up 25% Year Over Year In February

Supporters Rally To Urge Youngkin To Sign Skills Games Bill

VA Bettors Still Can’t Bet On In-State NCAA Basketball Teams Or College Player Props

Colonial Downs Making Expansion Moves In Hampton & Dumfries

February Tax Revenue From Virginia Casinos Tops $10 Million

Gov. Youngkin Expresses Fresh Concerns About VA Skill Games Bill

Petersburg Casino Bill Clears Senate Hurdle To Get On November Ballot

Norfolk Wins Appeal In Lawsuit Brought By Developer Over Casino Proposal

Virginia Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Council To Boost Awareness

January Sports Betting Handle In Virginia Up 27% Year Over Year

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