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Photo of Virginia basketball players for story on VA in-state college sports betting bill passing through sub-committee in state Senate

Virginia’s In-State College Sports Betting Bill Gets First Stamp Of Approval

Now, Senate Bill 124 passes through to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. In-state college props would still be banned.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of a man placing a vote with Virginia and casino logos on a story about a bill in regards to a Fairfax casino advancing in the legislature

Fairfax County Casino Bill Takes First Step Toward Passage

State Sen. David Marsden's bill to build a casino in Tysons Corner is moving forward after making it through its first committee vote.

Posted on: January 24, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of a Skills Game and a pro and con graphic on a story about two editorials proclaiming plusses and minuses over the legalization of them.

2 Views Of Skills Games: Helping Businesses vs. Bringing Violent Crime

Two op-ed pieces were recently posted expressing opinions both for and against any Virginia electronic skills game legislation.

Posted on: January 24, 2024 | | C.J. Pierre

Aerial photo of the future location of the HeadWaters Casino in Norfolk on a story about design plans being delayed.

HeadWaters Casino Slated For Norfolk Once Again Pulls Plans for Review

HeadWaters Casino reps planned to show plans to the Norfolk’s Architectural Review Board, but again, they opted to not present them.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of a downtown view of Tysons Corner on a story about the city being the location of a proposed casino.

New Virginia Bill Pinpoints Location of Proposed Fairfax Casino

Sen. David Marsden's Senate Bill 675 details location of a potential Fairfax County casino in Tysons Corner.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas on a story about skills games legalization legislation being pushed by her and two colleagues.

Virginia Lawmakers Try New Strategy To Legalize Skills Games

Virginia senators sent a bill to legalize skills games to a committee that usually doesn't oversee gambling ... which may help it pass.

Posted on: January 18, 2024 | | Phil West

Map of Petersburg on a story about the push for the city to have a referendum on a new casino.

Petersburg Casino Proposal Gains Momentum

One Virginia lawmaker believes the odds of getting a referendum on the ballot to build a casino in Petersburg have improved.

Posted on: January 17, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Virginia's and Notre Dame's men's basketball teams play on a story about possible legislation in Virginia lifting the ban on in-sports college betting.

Virginia State Senator Files Bill To Lift Ban On In-State College Betting

Virginians currently can't bet on the Cavaliers, Hokies, Flames or Dukes. A state senator would like to change that via new legislation.

Posted on: January 16, 2024 | | Phil West

A gold medal with December 2023 on it on a story about how casino revenue in Virginia was the highest yet in one month.

Virginia Ends 2023 With Record-Setting $58.5M Take For Casinos

Revenue at Virginia's three casinos set the all-time record in December with $58.5 million, surpassing the previous record set in July.

Posted on: January 12, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Night rendering of the proposed HeadWaters Casino in Norfolk on a story about a review delay of the plans for the casino.

City Review Delay Could Add Another Hold Up For Proposed Norfolk Casino

The proposed HeadWaters Casino was supposed to meet with a city review on Monday, but that's now been pushed to Jan. 22.

Posted on: January 10, 2024 | | Phil West

Virginia’s In-State College Sports Betting Bill Gets First Stamp Of Approval

Fairfax County Casino Bill Takes First Step Toward Passage

2 Views Of Skills Games: Helping Businesses vs. Bringing Violent Crime

HeadWaters Casino Slated For Norfolk Once Again Pulls Plans for Review

New Virginia Bill Pinpoints Location of Proposed Fairfax Casino

Virginia Lawmakers Try New Strategy To Legalize Skills Games

Petersburg Casino Proposal Gains Momentum

Virginia State Senator Files Bill To Lift Ban On In-State College Betting

Virginia Ends 2023 With Record-Setting $58.5M Take For Casinos

City Review Delay Could Add Another Hold Up For Proposed Norfolk Casino

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