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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Over A Half Billion Dollars Wagered In Virginia On Sports In September
Virginia sports betting rose to more than $520 million in September, which was 26% higher year-over-year and 63% more than August.
Posted on: November 1, 2023 |
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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 |
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Virginia Sports Betting Handle Falls To $293 Million In July
July sports betting was down in Virginia, but there is no reason to be alarmed, as July is traditionally the lowest month for sports wagering.
Posted on: September 1, 2023 |
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Effort To Block Richmond Casino Referendum Fails
A judge has ruled against a group in Richmond that tried to stop a November vote on a casino project in the city.
Posted on: August 30, 2023 |
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