Virginia Casino and Sports Betting News

Horse racing image signifies opening of The Rose in Dumfries

The Rose Gaming Resort In Dumfries Gears Up For Grand Opening

The Rose Gaming Resort, the latest addition to the Churchill Downs-owned Rosie's chain, is expected to be open by the end of September.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Phil West

Person chiseling stone signifies smaller operators chiseling away BetMGM's market share

Smaller Operators Like ESPN Bet, Bet365 Chisel Away BetMGM’s Market Share in Virginia

BetMGM saw its sports betting market share slip during the first six months of 2024, while ESPN Bet and Bet365 made gains.

Posted on: August 13, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Tropical Storm Debby satelite view. The storm delays the start of Virginia's Festival of Racing

Tropical Storm Debby Delays Festival Of Racing

Due to inclement weather from tropical storm Debby, Colonial Downs postponed Virginia's biggest day of horse racing. Read on for details.

Posted on: August 9, 2024 | | Dave Bontempo

Tony Elliot, Virginia Cavaliers football head coach, giving a thumbs up

Virginia Helps DraftKings Top $1 Billion in Q2 Revenue

Helped by brisk sports betting in Virginia and other states, DraftKings surpassed $1 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2024.

Posted on: August 8, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

VA Tech Hokies players celebrate. College football will boost VA sports betting revenue

Revenue Drops In June, But Virginia Sports Wagering Still Outperforms Last Year

Despite failing to crack the $500 million mark for the first time this year, Virginia sports betting revenue in June still outpaced last June.

Posted on: August 6, 2024 | | Phil West

Calculator and balance sheet signifies MGM Q2 2024 earnings

MGM Enjoys Record-Breaking Q2 2024 Despite Market Share Struggles In Virginia

Although MGM International posted strong quarterly revenue, regional markets like Virginia remained relatively flat.

Posted on: August 2, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Man looks contentedly out window signifying Caesars' positive outlook potential for Caesars Virginia casino

Caesars Reports Flat Earnings For Q2 But Believes New Virginia Casino Will Help

With Q2 earnings in the doldrums, Caesars execs are looking to the company's Danville casino, set to open in December, to increase revenue.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Phil West

Cannon fire from a ship signifies Churchill Downs firing shots at VA skill games

Churchill Downs CEO Disapproves Of Skill Games Operators Who Flout Law

The CEO of Churchill Downs took time out from reporting on record quarterly earnings to raise concerns about illegal skill games.

Posted on: July 31, 2024 | | Phil West

Ballot box signifies the next step for a Petersburg casino

Petersburg Set To Vote On Casino While Developers Share Plan For Temporary Site

If Petersburg voters approve a casino in November's election, developers promise to build a temporary casino within a year.

Posted on: July 29, 2024 | | Phil West

Peeling clouds away to reveal blue sky symbolizes Pace-o-matic's optimism about VA skill game legislation

Skill Games Company Behind Virginia Bill Still Optimistic About Its Passage

Virginia lawmakers don't yet agree on a bill regarding skill games' legality, but games creator Pace-O-Matic sees room for a compromise.

Posted on: July 24, 2024 | | Phil West

The Rose Gaming Resort In Dumfries Gears Up For Grand Opening

Smaller Operators Like ESPN Bet, Bet365 Chisel Away BetMGM’s Market Share in Virginia

Tropical Storm Debby Delays Festival Of Racing

Virginia Helps DraftKings Top $1 Billion in Q2 Revenue

Revenue Drops In June, But Virginia Sports Wagering Still Outperforms Last Year

MGM Enjoys Record-Breaking Q2 2024 Despite Market Share Struggles In Virginia

Caesars Reports Flat Earnings For Q2 But Believes New Virginia Casino Will Help

Churchill Downs CEO Disapproves Of Skill Games Operators Who Flout Law

Petersburg Set To Vote On Casino While Developers Share Plan For Temporary Site

Skill Games Company Behind Virginia Bill Still Optimistic About Its Passage

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