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NIL GM helps Virginia University's athletic program

UVa On-Site Manager To Help Athletes, Coaches Navigate NILs

Virginia University's athletics department will have a full-time GM to help student-athletes navigate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.

Posted on: August 1, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Virginia Lottery education funding is a big winner.

Virginia Lottery Cashes In As Mega Millions Jackpot Grows

The Virginia Mega Millions jackpot passed the $1 billion mark for Friday after no one matched the five white balls and Mega Ball on Tuesday.

Posted on: July 27, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Washington Commanders Virginia Move

Washington Commanders Have An Uphill Battle To Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) scrapped a budget proposal this week that would have given $350 million in incentives for the NFL’s Washington Commanders to build a new stadium in Virginia. This setback, along with a bevy of others, makes it more likely the football team will retain its home at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, […]

Posted on: July 1, 2022 | | Julie Walker

Adam Silver Discusses NBA

NBA Commish Adam Silver Talks Financial Cost Of Free Speech

The NBA has lost millions of dollars in support of free speech, according to league commissioner Adam Silver.

Posted on: June 28, 2022 | | Julie Walker

Washington Commanders Virginia

Virginia Hopes For Rosy Future With Gaming & Football

NFL's Washington Commanders could relocate to Virginia by 2026, which could be big news for neighbors like Rose Gaming Resort.

Posted on: June 16, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Virginia Skill Games

Virginia Lawmakers Stay Mum on Skill Games Policy Future

The question of whether to legalize skill games continues in Virginia, and lawmakers are staying quiet about their stance on the matter.

Posted on: June 6, 2022 | | Julie Walker

RSI wins best gambling operator award and others

Virginia Gambling Operator Wins Operator Of The Year…Again

The EGR Awards are prestigious in the gambling industry. Rush Street Interactive (RSI) won three honors, including 2022 Operator of the Year.

Posted on: June 4, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Hard Rock Casino Filling Open Positions For July Launch Of Temporary Casino

Hard Rock Prepares For Temporary Bristol Casino Grand Opening

Hard Rock casino plans in Bristol, Virginia continue to plunge forward. Hiring events are in place to fill positions prior to the grand opening.

Posted on: June 2, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Virginia Sports Betting Slow April

Virginia Sports Bettors Place Less Than $400 Million In Wagers In April

Sports betting numbers took a tumble in Virginia this April, marking the start of the annual warm-weather wagering decline.

Posted on: June 1, 2022 | | Staff

SI Sportsbook Launches In Virginia

SI Sportsbook Takes Root Among Virginia’s Growing List Of Operators

Virginia sports bettors have a total of 14 wagering options now that SI Sportsbook has launched in the state.

Posted on: May 25, 2022 | | Alec Cunningham