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Interim Gaming Hall

Norfolk casino General Manager Ron Bailey leads a tour of the Interim Gaming Hall, which opened in November 2025. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Feb 1, 2026

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 Director of Economic Development Sean Washington stands at 101 Park Ave., one of the parcels of land the city hopes to incorporate into a entertainment district. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Feb 1, 2026

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. […]

A slot machine
Dec 18, 2025

Virginia casinos post $82.45M in November revenues

November gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk‘s new temporary casino totaled $82.45 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released Dec. 15. Norfolk’s temporary Interim Gaming Hall, which opened Nov. 7, reported adjusted gaming revenue (wagers minus winnings) of $1.42 million during its first 23 days of business. All of that came from […]

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
Nov 18, 2025

Virginia casinos report $82M in October revenue

October gaming revenues for Virginia’s three casinos totaled $82.1 million, according to data the Virginia Lottery released Friday.

Norfolk’s long-awaited temporary casino opens Friday
Nov 6, 2025

Norfolk’s long-awaited temporary casino opens Friday

Norfolk’s first casino experience opens Friday inside a temporary gaming hall, a predecessor to the future $750 million resort.

A rendering of the Norfolk casino floor. Image courtesy Boyd Gaming
Oct 29, 2025

Developers of $750M Norfolk casino secure license to operate

The Virginia Lottery Board has approved a license for Norfolk’s $750 million casino, clearing the way for a temporary gaming hall to open.

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.

A glass-fronted building in the left side of the frame has "Norfolk Casino" lettering on it. A pool and lounge chairs are shown, as well as a waterfront with sailboats in the water.
Aug 14, 2025

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.

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