Virginia Casino and Sports Betting News

Pandemic Puts Small Dent In 2020 Virginia Lottery Sales

The VA Lottery recently announced it closed the year with more than $2 billion in total sales and more than $595 million in proceeds for K-12 education in the commonwealth.

Posted on: August 19, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

VA Lottery And IWG Launch Instant Win Games — In An Instant

The VA Lottery now offers a Virginia version of IWG's popular Cash Expander game, as well as other instant digital win games.

Posted on: August 18, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Virginia Casino Effort Ramps Up With ‘Caesars for Danville’ Campaign

Caesars Entertainment recently announced “Caesars For Danville,” a referendum campaign and committee to bring casino gambling to Virginia.

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Dann Stupp

Part 2 Of VA Sports Betting Rules Gives Lottery Broad, Unclear Oversight On Advertising

The full text of the proposed Virginia sports betting regulations are now available for public comment, and they could use some clarification.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Pamunkey Tribe Ramps Up Efforts To Solidify Future Casinos In Two Virginia Cities

A potential Pamunkey tribal casino in Richmond has a possible site, while the tribe pushes approval of a referendum allowing another in Norfolk.

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

In Virginia, You Can Now Play Keno Nearly 24/7

Virginia Lottery introduces a new keno game that you can play nearly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a top prize of $1 million.

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Capitalizing On The Moment: Capital One Arena Launches Temporary William Hill Sportsbook

Capital One Arena has become the first sports venue in the United States to host a sportsbook, as William Hill has started accepting bets there.

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Virginia Lottery Awards Over $20 Million in First 3 Weeks of Online Sales

Within the first 23 days of VA Lottery going online, Virginia lotto players had already won more than $20 million playing the lottery online.

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Martin Harris

‘Vote Yes For Bristol’ Pushes Toward Casino Approval With Referendum Approaching

A new voter education campaign called Vote Yes For Bristol looks to influence an approaching voter referendum on gambling expansion in the city.

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Rivers Casino Energizes Push For Portsmouth Casino With Voter Campaign, Rendering Reveal

Renderings of a proposed Portsmouth, VA, casino are now available to the public, about three months ahead of the referendum that will decide its fate.

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Pandemic Puts Small Dent In 2020 Virginia Lottery Sales

VA Lottery And IWG Launch Instant Win Games — In An Instant

Virginia Casino Effort Ramps Up With ‘Caesars for Danville’ Campaign

Part 2 Of VA Sports Betting Rules Gives Lottery Broad, Unclear Oversight On Advertising

Pamunkey Tribe Ramps Up Efforts To Solidify Future Casinos In Two Virginia Cities

In Virginia, You Can Now Play Keno Nearly 24/7

Capitalizing On The Moment: Capital One Arena Launches Temporary William Hill Sportsbook

Virginia Lottery Awards Over $20 Million in First 3 Weeks of Online Sales

‘Vote Yes For Bristol’ Pushes Toward Casino Approval With Referendum Approaching

Rivers Casino Energizes Push For Portsmouth Casino With Voter Campaign, Rendering Reveal

Bristol Casino In Virginia Adds More Slot Machines, Table Games

Three VA Students Earn Money For Schools Via Thank A Teacher Contest

Virginia Lottery Player Wins Not One, But Two Big Prizes In Powerball

In-State College Sports Betting In Virginia Deemed Illegal. Here’s Why.

February Revenue From Virginia Casinos Tops $38 Million