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All But Official: Hard Rock Casino Coming To Bristol

All But Official: Hard Rock Casino Coming To Bristol

After a campaign with many heavy hitters endorsing the project, Bristol, VA voters resoundingly chose to support bringing Hard Rock Casino to the city.

Posted on: November 3, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Danville’s Caesars Casino Approved By 70/30 Margin

Danville’s Caesars Casino Approved By 70/30 Margin

Roughly 70% of the voters supported the proposed Caesars Casino in Danville, which means the Virginia city will soon have a new tourist attraction.

Posted on: November 3, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Voter Majority Say Yes To Norfolk Casino

Voter Majority Say Yes To Norfolk Casino

Norfolk voters formally OK'd the $500 million Pamunkey Casino Resort. The project will bring 2,500 full-time jobs to the community, and boost tourism.

Posted on: November 3, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Wynn Is Betting On NASCAR Popularity To Help Its VA Sportsbook

Wynn Is Betting On NASCAR Popularity To Help Its VA Sportsbook

Virginia is the focus of a new partnership between NASCAR and WynnBET, and now sports betting could be coming to Martinsville Speedway and Richmond Raceway.

Posted on: October 30, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Will Martinsville Be Martin Truex Jr.’s Ticket To NASCAR Championship #4?

Will Martinsville Be Martin Truex Jr.’s Ticket To NASCAR Championship #4?

As the 2020 NASCAR season hits the homestretch with the Xfinity 500, Martin Truex Jr. must sure be happy to see Martinsville Speedway. Here's a betting preview.

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

What Virginians Need To Know About Tennessee Sports Betting Launch

What Virginians Need To Know About Tennessee Sports Betting Launch

While Virginia sports betting is still a ways off, bettors near the Tennessee state line will have an option to get in on the action starting Sunday.

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Breaking Down The Week 8 Ravens-Steelers Match Up

Breaking Down The Week 8 Ravens-Steelers Match Up

Washington has a bye during NFL Week 8. However, the Baltimore Ravens have a can't-miss matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Posted on: October 28, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

DC United FanDuel Sportsbook

Virginia Gets More Competition With FanDuel Sportsbook At DC United Stadium

As Virginia prepares for the launch of legal sports betting, DC United and FanDuel have partnered to provide more competition north of the border.

Posted on: October 28, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Virginia casino voting

Virginia Casino Voting: Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, Portsmouth Residents Decide Soon

Residents in four of the commonwealth’s cities will soon cast their ballots as part of next week’s Virginia casino voting.

Posted on: October 27, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Virginia Lottery sales surged during the past quarter and continued the agency’s rebound from a temporary retail dip due to the coronavirus.

Virginia Lottery Sales Surge 36% With iLotto Boost

Virginia Lottery sales surged during the past quarter and continued the agency’s rebound from a temporary retail dip due to the coronavirus.

Posted on: October 23, 2020 | | Dann Stupp