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Kevin Hall. Photo courtesy Virginia Lottery
Jun 2, 2026

Former Virginia Lottery leader returns to post

Kevin Hall returns as Virginia Lottery executive director after leading record sales and expanding gaming oversight from 2018 to 2022.

Caesars Virginia in Danville opened its permanent casino’s doors in 2024 with a bang. Photo courtesy Caesars Virginia
Jun 1, 2026

Caesars Virginia unchanged by Fertitta deal, Danville official says

Danville's city manager says there will be "no noticeable change in operations" at Caesars Virginia if its parent company is acquired.

Jones
May 28, 2026

Virginia Lottery head departs

Khalid Jones has ended his term as the Virginia Lottery's executive director, he announced in a video posted on LinkedIn last week. 

Gov. Abigial Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a casino in the Tysons area. Photo by Adobe Stock
Apr 29, 2026

Spanberger says no to Fairfax casino with veto

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a Fairfax County casino referendum, citing local control concerns and opposition from the board.

A slot machine
Apr 15, 2026

Virginia casinos report $100.1M in March revenue

March gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $100.1 million.

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
Apr 2, 2026

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.

In January, Petersburg became Virginia’s fifth city with a casino. Photo by Jay Paul
Mar 31, 2026

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.

A casino could be in the cards for Winchester. Rendering courtesy Winchester Economic Development Authority
Mar 31, 2026

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.

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
Mar 13, 2026

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.

A slot machine
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.

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
Mar 2, 2026

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
Mar 1, 2026

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.

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