News Archives - Play Virginia

Betfred Virginia Sportsbook quietly debuted on Dec. 19, but the soft open is over. They trumpeted their arrival in the state on Wednesday.

Posted on: February 3, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Bet365 Virginia is up and running in time for Super Bowl 57. It can be tough to break into the Virginia market but bet365 brings some European clout.

Posted on: February 2, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Add another $503 million to the ledger for Virginia sportsbooks in 2022. The state closed out the year with $4.9 billion in bets placed.

Posted on: February 1, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

A wave of gaming machine thefts have caused havoc in the Virginia portion of the D.C. metro area. Police may have a break in the case.

Posted on: January 30, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Five Millionaire Raffle winners came forward in January to start the year with a windfall. They talked with the VA Lottery about their wins.

Posted on: January 27, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Fairfax County casino efforts could get a boost from HB 2499 but the bill's timing reduces the bills chances for a casino in northern VA.

Posted on: January 26, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Rush Street officially opened Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Monday. The Hampton Roads venue is the state's first full-service casino.

Posted on: January 24, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Virginia casino revenue climbed 17.6% in December to set a new high at $14.9 million. More casinos will open and add to the totals in 2023.

Posted on: January 13, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

A Problem Gambling Treatment Committee bill could make its way through the Virginia General Assembly in the upcoming session.

Posted on: January 5, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

November 2022 Virginia sports bets are paying off for the Commonwealth with a record $7.8 million in taxes, according to the VA Lottery.

Posted on: January 4, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell