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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.

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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.

A slot machine
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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Mar 17, 2025

Va. casinos report $75M+ haul for February

February gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $75.2 million, according to a March 14 report from the Virginia Lottery. February’s statewide casino gaming revenues were up $2.86 million from January’s $72.34 million. Last month, Hard Rock Bristol casino reported about $19.75 million in adjusted gaming revenues (wagers minus winnings), of which about $16.43 million[...]

Norfolk casino hires general manager
Mar 3, 2025

Norfolk casino hires general manager

Ron Bailey has been selected as vice president and general manager for Norfolk‘s forthcoming casino, its operators announced Monday. He most recently was vice president and general manager of the Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania, which is owned by Boyd Gaming, a partner in the $750 million Norfolk resort with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. […]

Petersburg City Council grants zoning approval for $1.4B casino resort
Feb 27, 2025

Petersburg City Council grants zoning approval for $1.4B casino resort

Petersburg City Council and Planning Commission unanimously gave final approval Tuesday for the zoning permits for Live! Casino Resort — paving the way for site development work to start in preparation for the construction of the multi-phase project. The $1.4 billion casino resort, which will be built on an undeveloped 100-acre site at the intersection […]

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Feb 17, 2025

Va. casinos report more than $72M in January revenue

January gaming revenues from Virginia’s casinos totaled $72.34 million, according to a report from the Virginia Lottery released Friday. Last month, Hard Rock Bristol casino reported about $18.52 million in adjusted gaming revenues (wagers minus winnings), of which about $15.16 million came from 1,486 slots and $3.36 million came from 77 table games. The Virginia […]

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Feb 17, 2025

Construction kicks off on $750M Norfolk casino

After more than four years and amid shifting plans, construction has finally begun on Norfolk‘s new $750 million casino resort. Norfolk Casino spokesperson Jay Smith confirmed that construction on the long-awaited project kicked off Friday near Harbor Park. While a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2024, actual site work didn’t begin until last […]

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Feb 12, 2025

Fairfax casino bill appears to be dead, following subcommittee vote

A bill that would have given Fairfax County the right to hold a casino referendum is likely dead for the 2025 session, after passing a vote last week in the Virginia State Senate. Senate Bill 982, introduced by Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell, was passed by for the day — in other words, not passed along […]

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Feb 4, 2025

Fairfax casino legislation passes in Va. Senate

A bill to allow Fairfax County residents to hold a casino referendum passed in a Virginia State Senate vote Tuesday. The measure will next go before the Virginia House of Delegates for consideration. Senate Bill 982, introduced by Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, passed in a 24-16 vote in the Senate, along bipartisan lines, with some […]

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