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VA senate rejects Youngkin's skills game amendments

Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Games Bill

The Virginia Senate has rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's restrictive amendments to a bill that would make skills games legal in the state.

Posted on: April 19, 2024 | | Phil West

Convenience store closed sign signifies stores protesting VA skills game bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

A group representing 500 small businesses in the commonwealth are protesting amendments to a skills game bill made by the governor.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | Phil West

Bruce Smith, NFL hall of famer, speaks at Petersburg Casino Town Hall

Five Rival Developers Present Plans In Bid For Petersburg Casino Project

It's not certain yet whether Petersburg will be allowed to host a casino, but five rival entities already are vying to build and staff one.

Posted on: April 16, 2024 | | Phil West

Hand with thumbs down represents Norfolk rejecting Headwaters Resort and Casino development plan

Norfolk Reconsidering Casino Development Partners After Existing Plans Stall

Norfolk city officials have rejected the latest plans from the Pamunkey tribe and could look elsewhere for a casino developer.

Posted on: April 15, 2024 | | Nikhil Kalro

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who returned skill games legislation with amendments

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made several major amendments to a skills game bill and returned it to lawmakers this week.

Posted on: April 12, 2024 | | Phil West

Bruce Smith, NFL Hall of Famer, involved in Petersburg Casino push

NFL Hall Of Famer Bruce Smith To Unveil Casino Plans At Petersburg Town Hall

NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith backs efforts to bring a casino to Petersburg and is expected to introduce development plans at a town hall.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who sent a measure for a Petersburg Casino back to the General Assembly

Petersburg Casino Plan In Limbo After Youngkin Adds Amendment

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is sending a bill allowing a casino in Petersburg back to the General Assembly after he amended it.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | | Phil West

Richmond skyline where the legislature has recently blocked an attempt to develop a casino

Richmond Officially Removed As Eligible City For Casino In Virginia

A bill signed into law last week officially removes Richmond from the list of eligible cities in Virginia to build a casino.

Posted on: April 9, 2024 | | Tyler Andrews

Neon skills games screens signifies deadline for Gov. Youngkin to act on skills game bill

Deadline Approaches For Youngkin To Act On Skills Game Legislation

The deadline for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to act on a bill to legalize skills game machines in the commonwealth is fast approaching.

Posted on: April 8, 2024 | | Phil West

Woman celebrating signifies a lucky winner of a Powerball jackpot in Virginia

Virginia Lottery Player Wins $1 Million After Purchasing Powerball Ticket By Mistake

A Virginia woman has won $1 million from a Powerball ticket she mistakenly purchased when trying to buy a Mega Millions ticket.

Posted on: April 5, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Games Bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

Five Rival Developers Present Plans In Bid For Petersburg Casino Project

Norfolk Reconsidering Casino Development Partners After Existing Plans Stall

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

NFL Hall Of Famer Bruce Smith To Unveil Casino Plans At Petersburg Town Hall

Petersburg Casino Plan In Limbo After Youngkin Adds Amendment

Richmond Officially Removed As Eligible City For Casino In Virginia

Deadline Approaches For Youngkin To Act On Skills Game Legislation

Virginia Lottery Player Wins $1 Million After Purchasing Powerball Ticket By Mistake

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