Russ Mitchell, Author at PlayVirginia

Study Recommends One Agency For Virginia Gaming

Virginia gaming should be regulated under one roof, according to a study released Monday. Three different agencies currently monitor VA bets.

Posted on: October 18, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

September 2022 Virginia Casino Revenue Holds Steady

September 2022 Virginia casino revenue set a new record, but just barely. The month's $14.3 million was less than 1% higher than a month ago.

Posted on: October 14, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Wow! New Retail Virginia Lottery Scratch Tickets Sell For $50

Virginia Lottery scratch tickets hit a new price point with the $326,000,000 Fortune scratcher. It costs $50 and has a $5 million top prize.

Posted on: October 13, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Beach Poker Room Closes As VA Untangles Charitable Casino Games

Beach Poker Room, a Virginia Beach venue for charity casino games, put card games on hold for now. Operators could face a legal battle.

Posted on: October 11, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Virginia Online Lottery Wins Cross $2 Billion Threshold

Online lottery wins went to more than 300,000 players in Virginia for a total payout of $2 billion since the VA Lottery games began.

Posted on: October 6, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

How Virginia Online Casino Games And VA Lottery Can Thrive Together

Virginia online casino games and online VA Lottery plays can co-exist, according to an expert panel that has seen it work in their states.

Posted on: October 4, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

August 2022 Virginia Sports Bets Bring in $284.7 Million

August 2022 Virginia sports bets came in at $284.7 million, according to a Friday update from state regulators. The total is up 7% from July.

Posted on: September 30, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Virginia Lottery Deadline Nears For ‘First Millionaire’ Sweepstakes

A First Millionaire deadline is approaching for Virginia Lottery players who want to win a trip to NYC on New Year's Eve.

Posted on: September 28, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

No 2022 Vote Means Richmond Could Change Casino Partners

Richmond and Urban One officials will need to strike a new agreement since the casino won't return to a city ballot in 2022.

Posted on: September 23, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Online Gambling Isn’t New To Virginia, Even If The Laws Are

Online gambling experts say regulated online casino and sports bets are the best way to combat illegal betting in Virginia and other states.

Posted on: September 22, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

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Posts by Russ Mitchell:

Study Recommends One Agency For Virginia Gaming

September 2022 Virginia Casino Revenue Holds Steady

Wow! New Retail Virginia Lottery Scratch Tickets Sell For $50

Beach Poker Room Closes As VA Untangles Charitable Casino Games

Virginia Online Lottery Wins Cross $2 Billion Threshold

How Virginia Online Casino Games And VA Lottery Can Thrive Together

August 2022 Virginia Sports Bets Bring in $284.7 Million

Virginia Lottery Deadline Nears For ‘First Millionaire’ Sweepstakes

No 2022 Vote Means Richmond Could Change Casino Partners

Online Gambling Isn’t New To Virginia, Even If The Laws Are

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