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Finger pushing approval button signifies Petersburg Casino getting final approval

With The Petersburg Casino Plans Approved, The Last Obstacle Will Be Voters

Petersburg City Council voted in favor of a Petersburg Casino. The question will now go to the voters in November.

Posted on: July 16, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

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

So long written in the sand signifies Betway exiting the Virginia sports betting market

Betway Will Wrap Up U.S. Sports Betting Business In Virginia And Other States

After three years of struggling to secure market share, the European-based sportsbook Betway will exit the Virginia market.

Posted on: July 12, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

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

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

The Virginia state house where lawmakers could consider new DFS regulations

Lawmakers Could Redefine Prop-Style DFS As Sports Betting

The growing debate about whether prop-style DFS apps should be regulated as sportsbooks pushes VA lawmakers to consider regulatory changes.

Posted on: July 2, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

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

Sen. L Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, who will have a street next to Portsmouth Casino named in her honor.

Portsmouth Names Street for Casino Bill Author Lucas

Portsmouth's Rivers Casino has been a boon to the city, so the city is naming a street for VA casino bill author state Sen L. Louise Lucas.

Posted on: June 5, 2024 | | Phil West

Aerial view of Norfolk, signifying April Virginia sports betting revenue.

Sports Betting Remains Robust in April with $563 Million Handle

Virginia sports betting remained robust in April, outdistancing April 2023 by 32%, with handle over $500 million for the 8th straight month.

Posted on: June 4, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Sen. Lashrecese Aird, sponsor of Petersburg casino bill, which has a May 31 deadline for city council to endorse Cordish as developer.

Petersburg City Council Reaches Deadline To Approve Cordish As Casino Developer

The Petersburg City Council must formally approve Maryland developer, The Cordish Companies, to the Virginia Lottery Board by today.

Posted on: May 31, 2024 | | Tyler Andrews

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With The Petersburg Casino Plans Approved, The Last Obstacle Will Be Voters

Virginia Lottery Green-Lights Petersburg Casino Plan

Betway Will Wrap Up U.S. Sports Betting Business In Virginia And Other States

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Fined $545,000

Hard Rock Bristol Delays Opening So All Amenities Available

Lawmakers Could Redefine Prop-Style DFS As Sports Betting

Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Get Second Chance

Portsmouth Names Street for Casino Bill Author Lucas

Sports Betting Remains Robust in April with $563 Million Handle

Petersburg City Council Reaches Deadline To Approve Cordish As Casino Developer

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