Virginia Casino and Sports Betting News

Ready To Rock: Virginia Lottery Approves Preliminary Application For Potential Bristol Casino

The Virginia Lottery has approved the pre-certification application of the developers for a potential Hard Rock Bristol casino, should voters approve.

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Council Meeting Suggests Opposition To Casino In Richmond May Be Formidable

The area where a proposed Richmond casino could be built is the subject of a new study that raises several questions about the project.

Posted on: July 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

It’s A Football Frenzy For DC Soccer Teams This Weekend

With the start of the MLS is Back tournament adding to the ongoing NWSL Challenge Cup, it's a great time to bet on DC soccer.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DC Lottery Sportsbook Has Nationals To Open 2020 Season Against Title Favorites

The DC Lottery has updated its live Nationals odds for the 2020 season, including Washington's Opening Day game against the New York Yankees.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Plan B: If Casino Vote Falters, A Developer May Expand Gambling Options in Danville Anyway

One group might be interested in opening an off-track betting site in Danville if the city's voters decide that a casino isn't in the cards this fall.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Winning: Lucky Virginians Collect Big Checks As VA Lottery Expands Online Offerings

The Virginia Lottery is expanding its online offerings on July 1, but players aren't waiting to collect some big paychecks.

Posted on: July 1, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Welcome To VA: Sports Betting Law Goes Into Effect, Regulations Expected Soon

The law legalizing sports betting in Virginia became effective today. The road to launching the first VA mobile betting app begins now.

Posted on: July 1, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

VA Lottery Forms Alliance With MD Lottery For Regulation Of Sports Wagering

The Virginia Lottery has enlisted the aid of a similar entity in a neighboring state, Maryland, for help in preparing to license legal sportsbooks.

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Just A Placeholder: Hard Rock Bristol Wants To Offer Temporary Casino

Hard Rock Casino Bristol plans on applying for a temporary casino license to offer gambling during the construction of its casino resort project.

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

A Newspaper Ad Forced Danville City Council To Reveal Caesars Casino Plan Early

Danville City Council was forced to announce it chose Caesars Entertainment as its preferred casino partner two weeks earlier than planned.

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | | Kim Yuhl

Ready To Rock: Virginia Lottery Approves Preliminary Application For Potential Bristol Casino

Council Meeting Suggests Opposition To Casino In Richmond May Be Formidable

It’s A Football Frenzy For DC Soccer Teams This Weekend

DC Lottery Sportsbook Has Nationals To Open 2020 Season Against Title Favorites

Plan B: If Casino Vote Falters, A Developer May Expand Gambling Options in Danville Anyway

Winning: Lucky Virginians Collect Big Checks As VA Lottery Expands Online Offerings

Welcome To VA: Sports Betting Law Goes Into Effect, Regulations Expected Soon

VA Lottery Forms Alliance With MD Lottery For Regulation Of Sports Wagering

Just A Placeholder: Hard Rock Bristol Wants To Offer Temporary Casino

A Newspaper Ad Forced Danville City Council To Reveal Caesars Casino Plan Early

Virginia And North Carolina Are In (Slow-Motion) Race To Legalize Online Casinos

Virginia Sports Betting Brisk In April Despite Drop From March

How Would North Carolina Legislation Impact Virginia Online Sports Betting?

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

Washington Commanders Betting Favorites In Just Two 2023 Games