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Photo of downtown Reston on a story about a possible casino being built in Fairfax County.

Opponents Of Proposed Casino In Fairfax County Voice Concerns

Opponents of a proposal to build a casino in Fairfax County have voiced their concerns, saying it would actually hurt growth in the area.

Posted on: November 27, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Painted bricks showing flag of Fairfax County, where local officials are considering a casino proposal

A Casino In Fairfax County? After Richmond Rejection, It’s Possible

Officials in Fairfax County are publicly discussing a state senator's proposal to build a casino in the county east of Dulles Airport.

Posted on: November 21, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of the state flag of Virginia and dollar bills on a story about casino revenue earned in October 2023.

October Virginia Casino Revenue Drops Off Slightly To $49.6M

October's $49.6 million in casino revenue was slightly down in Virginia compared to the previous month's $51.9 million.

Posted on: November 15, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of Richmond Mayor Levan Stoney on a story about taxes being raised because of a failed casino initiative in the city.

Richmond Mayor Says Failed Casino Axed Childcare Plans, Will Raise Taxes

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney warns city residents that taxes will probably be raised because casino vote failed.

Posted on: November 15, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Photo of the exterior of Rivers Casino Portsmouth on a story about how the gaming place has exceeded economic goals in its first year.

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Economic Impact Exceeding Expectations In Its First Year

Rivers Casino Portsmouth just celebrated nine months in business, and it’s already having a greater effect on the community than expected. Parent company Rush Street Interactive presented slides during last week’s Virginia Lottery Board meeting that Rivers Casino Portsmouth generated nearly $10 million in local taxes since opening on Jan. 23. Rivers was Virginia’s first […]

Posted on: November 9, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Photo of a woman with two thumbs down on a rendering of a proposed casino in Richmond on a story about voters rejecting that proposal on Election Day.

Richmond Casino Referendum Defeated Soundly On Election Day

Voters in Richmond overwhelmingly decide they do not want a casino in their city, as the proposal fails for the second time.

Posted on: November 8, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Rendering of a proposed casino in Richmond on a story about voters in the city possibly choosing to OK it being built.

Richmond Casino Vote Tuesday To Be Tight; Latest Poll 50/50

A poll released on the eve of the election in Richmond shows that voters are evenly split on whether to allow a casino in the city.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Rendering of Caesars permanent casino that opens in 2024 on a story about the city of Danville questioning whether there will be enough lodging in the area once it opens.

Can Danville Handle Lodging Demands When Permanent Caesars Opens?

Some are questioning whether Danville has adequate hotel space to house visitors that come to play at Caesar's permanent casino.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Photo of the temporary location for the HeadWaters Resort and Casino on a story about how the tribe operating the facility has put off purchasing the land until 2025.

Another Delay For Norfolk Casino As Tribe Moves Land Purchase Deadline

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe has exercised an option in its contract with the city of Norfolk to move the deadline for a land purchase to 2025.

Posted on: November 3, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of Virginia State Senator David Marsden on a story about his push for a casino if re-elected.

State Senator Promises Push For Fairfax County Casino If Re-Elected

Virginia state Sen. David Marsden promised to head up legislation to approve a casino referendum in Fairfax County if he's re-elected.

Posted on: October 31, 2023 | | T.J. McBride