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Virginians spend nearly $575M in February sports wagers
Virginians bet $574.6 million on sports in February winning a total of $517.53 million, according to the Virginia Lottery.
Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino
Petersburg launched a temporary Live! Casino featuring 900 slot machines and 30 table games while the $1.4 billion permanent resort is under construction.
Winchester Council greenlights casino study
Winchester City Council approved a feasibility study for a casino and entertainment complex, with a potential referendum as early as 2028 pending state approval.
Virginia casinos report $95M in February revenue
February gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $95.2 million.
Virginians spend $688M in January sports wagers
Virginians bet about $687.95 million on sports in January, winning more than $608.4 million, according to Virginia Lottery data.
Southern Virginia’s ready to capitalize on manufacturing
Southern Virginia is attracting major manufacturing investments in 2025, including expansions by Hitachi Energy and new facilities by WB Alloys and Nathan Trotter.
State tourism fortunes rose in 2025 from casinos
Virginia's tourism expanded rapidly in 2025 with new casino openings, entertainment venues, and major events boosting economic impact and visitor numbers.
Out and About: March 2026
1. L to R: North Carolina-based Kymanox President Evan Edwards, University of Virginia Chief Innovation Officer Paul Cherukuri and U.Va. School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Jennifer West attended the CvilleBioHub Device & Tech Expo Feb. 3 in Charlottesville. (Photo by The Smiths Photography; Photo courtesy CvilleBioHub) 2. Virginia Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard […]
Fairfax casino bill now says resort can be built anywhere in county
Legislation to present Fairfax County voters with a casino referendum this fall progressed through the Virginia State Senate on Feb. 13 with a bipartisan vote.
Will new casino be a jackpot for Norfolk?
Norfolk’s $750M casino project is on track for 2027, but rising competition and lower tax projections raise revenue questions.
Norfolk eyes Harbor Park entertainment district
An entertainment and nightlife district could be in the cards for the area surrounding Norfolk‘s upcoming $750 million waterfront resort casino near Harbor Park. The city owns most of the property around the casino site and the ballpark, controlling almost seven acres in an area bordered by the Elizabeth River, railroad tracks and Interstate 264. […]
Virginians bet $7.68B on sports in 2025, up 10.9%
Sports betting revenue for 2025 was $787 million, up 27.4% from the year before.
