Virginia Casino and Sports Betting News

Virginia Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Council To Boost Awareness

The Virginia Lottery is teaming with the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling on a month-long campaign to raise awareness.

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | | Phil West

January sports betting was brisk in Virginia.

January Sports Betting Handle In Virginia Up 27% Year Over Year

In January, Virginia saw nearly $653 million wagered on sports, which was more than a 27% increase over the previous January.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Phil West

A Virginia bill legalizing skills games awaits the governor's signature.

Skills Game Bill Passes Virginia General Assembly, Awaits Youngkin’s Signature

A Virginia skills game bill made it through the General Assembly on Friday and now awaits Gov. Glenn Youngkin's signature to become law.

Posted on: March 4, 2024 | | Phil West

A picture of a roulette wheel for a story about Virginia's January casino revenue

Revenue Exceeds $50 Million At Virginia Casinos In January

Despite a drop in revenue from the previous month, Virginia's three casinos generated a solid $52.9 million in January.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Phil West

Danville City Council looks to use casino tax revenue on capital projects.

Danville City Council Looks To Fund Capital Projects With Casino Revenue

The Danville City Council is considering earmarking $2 million in tax revenue from Caesars Virginia casino for a pair of capital projects.

Posted on: February 28, 2024 | | Phil West

Blocks with money signs on progressively higher stacks of wooden blocks for story on Rivers Casino Portsmouth beating first-year revenue expectations

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Tops First-Year Revenue Projection By $2.3M

Virginia's casino in Portsmouth has exceeded its first-year revenue projections despite not being attached to a hotel. Here's why.

Posted on: February 6, 2024 | | Phil West

Red x over image of 2024 blocks and gavel, representing a Fairfax County casino bill being tabled until 2025

Looks Like Fairfax County Casino Bill Will Be Tabled Until 2025

A Virginia Senate full committee vote appears to be all that can save a bill that would put a casino in Fairfax County from being tabled.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | | Phil West

$100 bills on black background, representing the December 2023 VA sports betting revenue numbers

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Eclipses $500 Million For 4th Straight Month

In December 2023, Virginia sportsbooks racked up $633.2 in handle. It marked the fourth straight month clearing $500 million in wagers.

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

Map showing Fairfax, where county supervisors warn of widespread opposition to a casino bill

Fairfax County Supervisors Warn Of Widespread Opposition For Casino

In a written testimony to Virginia lawmakers, the Fairfax County Supervisors lamented their lack of involvement in casino bill discussions.

Posted on: January 29, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Virginia Sen. David Marsden, whose Fairfax County casino proposal passed a Senate subcommittee this week

Senate Finance Committee Up Next For Fairfax County Casino Proposal

A Fairfax County casino proposal got one step closer to passage on Wednesday, with a Senate committee approving the bill on a 10-4 vote.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | Phil West

Virginia Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Council To Boost Awareness

January Sports Betting Handle In Virginia Up 27% Year Over Year

Skills Game Bill Passes Virginia General Assembly, Awaits Youngkin’s Signature

Revenue Exceeds $50 Million At Virginia Casinos In January

Danville City Council Looks To Fund Capital Projects With Casino Revenue

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Tops First-Year Revenue Projection By $2.3M

Looks Like Fairfax County Casino Bill Will Be Tabled Until 2025

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Eclipses $500 Million For 4th Straight Month

Fairfax County Supervisors Warn Of Widespread Opposition For Casino

Senate Finance Committee Up Next For Fairfax County Casino Proposal

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