Sign In
Free Newsletter
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.
Temporary Norfolk casino to open in November
The temporary predecessor to the $750 million Norfolk casino is expected to open in November, its developers announced Aug. 14.
Virginians spend $478M in June sports wagers
Virginians bet about $477.85 million on sports in June, 15% more than they bet in June 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.
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.
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.
Virginians wager $609M on sports in April
Virginians bet more than $609.71 million on sports in April, 8.2% more than they bet in April 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.
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.
Norfolk casino developer pledges $1M to NSU
Boyd Gaming, the company behind the $750 million Norfolk casino, pledged $1 million to Norfolk State University to support its business school’s tourism and hospitality management program.
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.
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 [[...]
Virginians bet more than $556M on sports in February
Virginians bet more than $556.83 million on sports in February, 2.2% more than they bet in the same month the year before, even though February 2024 was a leap year and offered an extra day for wagering. Virginia bettors won more than $490 million in February, according to Virginia Lottery data released Tuesday. About $553.02 […]
Developers break ground on $1.4B Petersburg casino
Baltimore-based The Cordish Cos. and Virginia Beach developer Bruce Smith Enterprise broke ground Wednesday on the much-anticipated $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort in Petersburg. The mixed-use development’s backers say it will create about 1,400 permanent jobs, increase tourism and generate billions in economic benefit for Virginia. In November 2024, more than 80% of […]
