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Petersburg Casino Plans On Life Support Following Virginia Committee Vote

HB 1373, which would have given Virginia residents the ability to vote on approving a casino in Petersburg, failed.

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Hacked And Hoisted: More Crooks Target Virginia Gaming Machines

Gaming Machines are paying out too much in some VA towns. Businesses have called police after thieves played a game of catch me if you can.

Posted on: February 16, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

January Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches All-Time High

January Virginia casino revenue set a single-month high. The new Portsmouth casino helped drive the industry into new territory.

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

No 2023 Vote For Fairfax County Virginia Casino

Fairfax County Virginia casino plans barely got off the ground in the 2023 legislative session. Supports feel the plan needs more time.

Posted on: February 14, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Casino In Petersburg Gets VA House Approval, But Narrow Votes Signal Trouble

Petersburg casino plans hit a few bumps recently. The House approved its bid to become a casino city but a similar bid stalled in the Virginia Senate.

Posted on: February 7, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Adjusts Smoking Policy Following Complaints

After receiving negative feedback on its smoking policy, Virginia's Rivers Casino Portsmouth adjusted its setup.

Posted on: February 6, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Virginia Gaming Tip Line Opens

The gaming tip line in Virginia connects bettors with state agencies. The Virginia State Police can then look into illegal gambling practices.

Posted on: February 1, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

Virginia Bill Paves Way For A Possible Fairfax County Casino Bid

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 Opens Virginia’s First Full-Service Casino In Portsmouth

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

Norfolk’s HeadWaters Casino Plans Receive Good News To Start 2023

Plans for the Headwaters Casino & Resort in Norfolk gained traction after the city council approved a new lease.

Posted on: January 19, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Virginia Casinos

Petersburg Casino Plans On Life Support Following Virginia Committee Vote

Hacked And Hoisted: More Crooks Target Virginia Gaming Machines

January Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches All-Time High

No 2023 Vote For Fairfax County Virginia Casino

Casino In Petersburg Gets VA House Approval, But Narrow Votes Signal Trouble

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Adjusts Smoking Policy Following Complaints

Virginia Gaming Tip Line Opens

Virginia Bill Paves Way For A Possible Fairfax County Casino Bid

Rush Street Opens Virginia’s First Full-Service Casino In Portsmouth

Norfolk’s HeadWaters Casino Plans Receive Good News To Start 2023

Three VA Students Earn Money For Schools Via Thank A Teacher Contest

Virginia Lottery Player Wins Not One, But Two Big Prizes In Powerball

In-State College Sports Betting In Virginia Deemed Illegal. Here’s Why.

February Revenue From Virginia Casinos Tops $38 Million

March Madness Highs And Lows Of Virginia Cavaliers Basketball