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Mar 17, 2026

Tysons casino bill clears General Assembly

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill allowing a Fairfax County referendum on a Tysons casino. The measure now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

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Mar 11, 2026

Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027

A Virginia Senate committee voted 11-3 to effectively kill a House bill that would create an independent agency to regulate state gambling.

Rob Norton, president of Cordish Gaming Group, was on hand for a media preview of the Live! Casino Virginia temporary venue in Petersburg, set to open Jan. 22, 2026. Photo by Jay Paul
Jan 15, 2026

Petersburg casino preview features 900+ slot machines

A temporary casino with 900 slot machines and 30 table games – but still no poker or a sportsbook – will open in Petersburg on Jan. 22

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Oct 14, 2025

Roanoke eyes casino at Berglund Center

Roanoke officials announced they are exploring the idea of locating a casino at the Berglund Center to boost revenue and tourism.

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Sep 15, 2025

Virginia casinos report $84.8M in August revenue

August gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $84.8 million, up $90,000 from July according to a Virginia Lottery report.

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Aug 15, 2025

Virginia casinos report $84.7M in July revenue

July gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $84.7 million, up $6.2 million from June according to the Virginia Lottery.

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Jul 15, 2025

Virginia casinos report $78.5M in June revenue

June gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $78.5 million, down $6.9 million from May, according to a Virginia Lottery report.

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Jun 13, 2025

Virginia casinos report $85.4M in May revenue

May gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $85.39 million, according to a June 13 report from the Virginia Lottery.

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May 16, 2025

Virginia casinos report nearly $79M in April revenue

April gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $78.76 million, according to an May 15 report from the Virginia Lottery. April’s statewide casino gaming revenues were down $6.43 million from March’s $85.19 million.

A rendering of The Landing Hotel Portsmouth. Image Courtesy KOO Architecture & Interiors of Chicago and Rush Street Gaming
May 5, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth to add $65M hotel

Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming are planning to break ground on a $65 million hotel in Portsmouth this summer, more than two years after the casino first opened.

May 2025 Virginia 500 Spotlight: ALLIE EVANGELISTA
Apr 30, 2025

May 2025 Virginia 500 Spotlight: ALLIE EVANGELISTA

From Brazil to Virginia, Evangelista's journey spans hotel housekeeping, cultural exploration, and insights on AI's future in hospitality.

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Apr 15, 2025

Va. casinos report $85M+ in March revenues

March gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $85.19 million, according to an April 15 report from the Virginia Lottery. March’s statewide casino gaming revenues were up $10.02 million from February’s $75.17 million. Last month, Hard Rock Bristol casino reported about $21.33 million in adjusted gaming revenues (wagers minus winnings), of which about $17.35 million [[...]

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