Virginia’s gambling industry hit a major turning point after Governor Abigail Spanberger rejected a proposal that would have opened the door for a casino in Fairfax County. The decision followed weeks of mounting pressure from … Read more
A key legislative move this week brings a potential casino in Northern Virginia closer, as the Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill allowing Fairfax County to host a gaming resort. Senate Bill 756* passed … Read more
Virginia is taking decisive action against sweepstakes casinos, positioning itself alongside other states seeking to regulate the rapidly expanding dual-currency gaming model nationwide. A newly introduced bill, HB 161, would prohibit sweepstakes gaming unless it … Read more
The Old Dominion state is opening its third casino today in Danville. The wait is finally over, as Caesars Casino (Danville) plans an opening-day celebration that will include a parade through the city followed by … Read more
Virginia has approved a new casino project in Norfolk and awarded the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Boyd Gaming a development certificate. Construction on the project can now begin. Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe … Read more
The Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, was recently fined $545,000 for allowing underage patrons on the premises. According to the Virginia Lottery, the regulating body for all casino gambling in the state, Rivers Casino’s violation … Read more
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is pushing back its opening date to later in 2024 after previously announcing it would open a permanent location in July 2024. A news release from the casino stated … Read more
The first land-based casino in Virginia may have to be put on hold for the time being. The City of Norfolk initially voted in 7-1 favor for a deal that would allow the Pamunkey Native … Read more
Virginia is just one of ten states in the USA without land-based casinos. However, this could all change very shortly. During their September 24 meeting, the Norfolk, Virginia City Council voted 7-1 in favor of … Read more
Virginia’s new bill signed into law will permit expanded casino gambling, online gaming, and sports betting. One gambling expansion bill has swept through the Senate and House and to the Governor’s desk, SB 1126. The … Read more