Virginia Casino and Sports Betting News

Virginia Sportsbooks Collect $59 Million Handle in 11 Days Of January Launch

Bettors wagered nearly $59M at Virginia sportsbooks during the first 11 days of launch, thanks to over $6M in promo dollars luring customers.

Posted on: March 1, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Why ‘Cash Out’ Could Be a Nervous Sports Bettor’s Favorite Thing

Regretting a bet? Wanting to lock in a profit? Or, perhaps you want to minimize the damage of a bad wager? It might be time to "Cash Out."

Posted on: March 1, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

FanDuel, Washington Football Team Donate $1 Million to Virginia HBCU Students

FanDuel Sportsbook and the Washington Football Team have announced a $1 million donation to Virginia students at HBCU schools.

Posted on: February 25, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

New To NASCAR Betting? Virginia Drivers Are Cruising In Xfinity And Cup Series

If you've been dabbling in the world of legal Virginia sports betting, there's no better time to give NASCAR betting a spin.

Posted on: February 24, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Richmond Casino Project Has More Suitors Than The Bachelorette

There are plenty of suitors for that Richmond casino project, from the Pamunkey Indiana Tribe to Bally's Corporation to regional contenders.

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

With NFL Interest, Jeff Bezos Could Become a Contender In The Sportsbook Scene

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly wants to use some of his vast, vast fortune to get into the region's sports betting industry.

Posted on: February 22, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Urban One, Colonial Downs Make Collective Push For Richmond Casino Contract

If Urban One's Alfred Liggins has his way, Virginia could soon have the only current Black-owned casino in the US.

Posted on: February 22, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

There’s A No-Sweat, Nothing But Net DraftKings Hoops Promo This February

Think a three-pointer will be made in any basketball game this month? If so, a 100-1 payoff from DraftKings Sportsbook could await.

Posted on: February 18, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Rivers Portsmouth Casino Resort Gets New Renderings, Potential Open Date

Rivers Portsmouth Casino Resort project continues to move along, and organizers have some new renderings, as well as potential groundbreaking and opening dates.

Posted on: February 17, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

‘The Rose’ That Grew From Garbage: Colonial Downs Looks to Build Dumfries HHR Resort

Colonial Downs wants to bring "The Rose," a super-sized edition of its Rosie's Gaming Emporiums, to the northern Virginia town of Dumfries.

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | | Dann Stupp

Virginia Sportsbooks Collect $59 Million Handle in 11 Days Of January Launch

Why ‘Cash Out’ Could Be a Nervous Sports Bettor’s Favorite Thing

FanDuel, Washington Football Team Donate $1 Million to Virginia HBCU Students

New To NASCAR Betting? Virginia Drivers Are Cruising In Xfinity And Cup Series

Richmond Casino Project Has More Suitors Than The Bachelorette

With NFL Interest, Jeff Bezos Could Become a Contender In The Sportsbook Scene

Urban One, Colonial Downs Make Collective Push For Richmond Casino Contract

There’s A No-Sweat, Nothing But Net DraftKings Hoops Promo This February

Rivers Portsmouth Casino Resort Gets New Renderings, Potential Open Date

‘The Rose’ That Grew From Garbage: Colonial Downs Looks to Build Dumfries HHR Resort

What’s The Timeline For Legal Online Casinos In Virginia?

Washington Commanders Betting Favorites In Just Two 2023 Games

Caesars Virginia Casino In Danville Raises Concerns In North Carolina

A Virginia Horse Racing Fan’s Guide To The 2023 Preakness Stakes

What Does The Fanatics/PointsBet Deal Mean For Virginia Sports Betting?