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Opinion: Ban On Virginia College Betting Hinders Fertile Market

Opinion: Ban On Virginia College Betting Hinders Fertile Market

Restrictions on Virginia college betting, especially those involving in-state colleges and universities, will hinder a promising new sports wagering market.

Posted on: August 25, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

VA Lottery Winner ‘Almost Passed Out’ After Winning 7 Digit Prize

VA Lottery Winner ‘Almost Passed Out’ After Winning 7 Digit Prize

The Virginia Lottery scratcher winner was the second person to claim the top prize from the instant-win game. One winning ticket remains.

Posted on: August 24, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Did You Win $2 Million? Unclaimed Powerball Ticket Bought In Smithfield

Did You Win $2 Million? Unclaimed Powerball Ticket Bought In Smithfield

A Powerball winner who successfully matched five Powerball numbers for a multimillion-dollar win has yet to step forward.

Posted on: August 21, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Audition For Virginia Skill Games Industry Proves Lucrative

Audition For Virginia Skill Games Industry Proves Lucrative

Efforts to fight COVID-19 and generate revenue for the commonwealth now have an unlikely ally: the beleaguered Virginia skill games industry.

Posted on: August 20, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Pandemic Puts Small Dent In 2020 Virginia Lottery Sales

Pandemic Puts Small Dent In 2020 Virginia Lottery Sales

The VA Lottery recently announced it closed the year with more than $2 billion in total sales and more than $595 million in proceeds for K-12 education in the commonwealth.

Posted on: August 19, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

VA Lottery And IWG Launch Instant Win Games — In An Instant

VA Lottery And IWG Launch Instant Win Games — In An Instant

The VA Lottery now offers a Virginia version of IWG's popular Cash Expander game, as well as other instant digital win games.

Posted on: August 18, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Virginia Casino Effort Ramps Up With ‘Caesars for Danville’ Campaign

Virginia Casino Effort Ramps Up With ‘Caesars for Danville’ Campaign

Caesars Entertainment recently announced “Caesars For Danville,” a referendum campaign and committee to bring casino gambling to Virginia.

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Part 2 Of VA Sports Betting Rules Gives Lottery Broad, Unclear Oversight On Advertising

Part 2 Of VA Sports Betting Rules Gives Lottery Broad, Unclear Oversight On Advertising

The full text of the proposed Virginia sports betting regulations are now available for public comment, and they could use some clarification.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Pamunkey Tribe Ramps Up Efforts To Solidify Future Casinos In Two Virginia Cities

Pamunkey Tribe Ramps Up Efforts To Solidify Future Casinos In Two Virginia Cities

A potential Pamunkey tribal casino in Richmond has a possible site, while the tribe pushes approval of a referendum allowing another in Norfolk.

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

In Virginia, You Can Now Play Keno Nearly 24/7

In Virginia, You Can Now Play Keno Nearly 24/7

Virginia Lottery introduces a new keno game that you can play nearly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a top prize of $1 million.

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | Martin F. Harris