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Oct 16, 2025

Virginia casinos report $73M in September revenue

September gaming revenues for Virginia’s three casinos totaled $73.08 million, down almost 14% month-over-month but up 29% year-over-year

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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.

Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders
Oct 13, 2025

Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders

Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe on Monday announced that they hired new senior leaders to guide operations of the Norfolk Casino.

Antonio Perez Jr. has been named General Manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Photo courtesy RIvers Casino Portsmouth
Oct 2, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth hires new general manager

Antonio Perez Jr. takes over as general manager at Rivers Casino Portsmouth, bringing more than two decades of gaming industry experience.

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Oct 2, 2025

Virginians wagered $510M on sports in August

Virginians bet about $510.2 million on sports in August, up 22% from 2024. It generated nearly $8.7M in taxes

Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach
Sep 29, 2025

Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach

Atlantic Park Surf debuts in Virginia Beach with a Wavegarden lagoon, year-round waves, a new concert venue and luxury entertainment options.

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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.

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: ALBRECHT, CHRIS
Sep 2, 2025

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: ALBRECHT, CHRIS

In 2022, Albrecht assumed his current post overseeing the Danville casino, which opened in December 2024. The $800 million Caesars Virginia resort, with 1,200 employees, is the third permanent casino to open in the state, although a temporary venue was previously in operation. The property includes more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, with […]

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: BRADBURN, DOUG
Sep 2, 2025

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: BRADBURN, DOUG

One of the most visited historic estates in the nation, Mount Vernon receives about 1 million visitors annually. Bradburn is overseeing a privately funded preservation project to ensure the structural integrity of George Washington’s mansion for decades to come. The $40 million project, which started in 2023 and will stretch to 2026, includes designing and […]

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: COLEMAN, CHRISTY S.
Sep 1, 2025

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: COLEMAN, CHRISTY S.

As head of the foundation administering two museums of early American history, Coleman is at the forefront of educators weaving a nuanced and inclusive story of American history. She is the first woman and the first person of color to serve as executive director of the state agency that operates Jamestown Settlement and the American […]

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: SPADONI, MARK
Sep 1, 2025

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: TERRY, ERIC

With four decades of hospitality experience, Terry has advocated for the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association’s 1,500-plus industry members since joining as president in 2014. VRLTA and Virginia Tourism Corp. announced in June that the 2026 VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit — an annual gathering of 500-plus tourism professionals — will be at the Kalahari […]

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: KNIGHT, JUSTIN
Sep 1, 2025

Hospitality | Tourism 2025: KNIGHT, JUSTIN

As CEO of Apple Hospitality, a publicly traded real estate investment trust, Knight oversees more than 220 hotels, mainly Hilton and Marriott brands, across 37 states and Washington, D.C. He joined the company in 2000 and took over from his father, founder Glade Knight, in 2014. The elder Knight serves as the REIT’s executive chairman. […]

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