Virginia General Assembly Archives

A light bulb connects numerous human figures, signifying a unified VA gaming commission

Lawmakers Eye One Agency To Oversee Virginia Gaming

A joint committee of the Virginia General Assembly is considering creating one agency to oversee the legal gaming industry in the state.

Posted on: August 26, 2024 | | Phil West

Second Chance on wood blocks signifies that a Fairfax County casino bill could reemerge in 2025.

Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Get Second Chance

A plan to put a casino in Tysons could go before voters if Virginia lawmakers get a bill through the next session of the General Assembly.

Posted on: July 1, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who has yet to approve a skill game bill despite a special legislative session

Virginia Senate Reconvened, Did Not Move Forward on Skill Games

The Virginia Senate convened with skill game legalization on its agenda but is being stymied by another pressing issue.

Posted on: June 24, 2024 | | Phil West

State Sen. David Marsden, whose Fairfax Casino proposal has created strong community reactions, for and against

Fairfax County Community Building Anti-Casino Lobbyist Team For 2025

The Reston Association is organizing to oppose casino legislation that stalled in the latest General Assembly session but could be revived.

Posted on: June 20, 2024 | | Phil West

Sen. David Marsden who put forth legislation for a Fairfax County casino

Virginia Players Alliance Pushing For Northern Virginia Casino In Tysons

If you see the Virginia Players Alliance at a summer festival, know that the Tysons casino proposal might come up in conversation.

Posted on: June 11, 2024 | | Phil West

Vote sign signifies Petersburg voters approved to vote on casino expansion in November

Petersburg Clears Final Legislative Hurdle To Set Up November Vote

Petersburg voters will get to decide in November whether the city will host a casino thanks to General Assembly action this week.

Posted on: April 23, 2024 | | Phil West

Convenience store closed sign signifies stores protesting VA skills game bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

A group representing 500 small businesses in the commonwealth are protesting amendments to a skills game bill made by the governor.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who returned skill games legislation with amendments

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made several major amendments to a skills game bill and returned it to lawmakers this week.

Posted on: April 12, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who sent a measure for a Petersburg Casino back to the General Assembly

Petersburg Casino Plan In Limbo After Youngkin Adds Amendment

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is sending a bill allowing a casino in Petersburg back to the General Assembly after he amended it.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | | Phil West

Virginia General Assembly

Lawmakers Eye One Agency To Oversee Virginia Gaming

Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Get Second Chance

Virginia Senate Reconvened, Did Not Move Forward on Skill Games

Fairfax County Community Building Anti-Casino Lobbyist Team For 2025

Virginia Players Alliance Pushing For Northern Virginia Casino In Tysons

Petersburg Clears Final Legislative Hurdle To Set Up November Vote

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Petersburg Casino Plan In Limbo After Youngkin Adds Amendment

Virginia Derby At Colonial Downs To Become A Kentucky Derby Qualifier

Betfred Exodus Could Soon Include Virginia

Lawmakers Eye One Agency To Oversee Virginia Gaming

Updated Norfolk Casino Plans Submitted After Years of Delays

Three New eInstants From Fennica Gaming Launch Through Virginia Lottery