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Michael Steele, Activation Capital
Nov 30, 2025

100 People to Meet in 2026: Rainmakers

These are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and industries, making the commonwealth wealthier.

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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.

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Nov 5, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth workers win Virginia’s first casino union contract

In a first for Virginia’s gaming industry, workers at Rivers Casino Portsmouth have approved a three-year union contract with a 95% yes vote

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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

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

Jeremy Jeffreys. Photo courtesy Fairlead.
Sep 18, 2025

Fairwinds Landing partner promotes COO and SVP

Portsmouth-based advanced engineering and manufacturing company Fairlead, a Fairwinds Landing project developer, promoted Jeremy Jeffreys to SVP and COO.

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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.

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Aug 15, 2025

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.

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Jul 15, 2025

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.

Fred Pasquine. Photo courtesy Fairlead
Jul 9, 2025

Fairwinds Landing partner promotes new CEO

Portsmouth-based Fairlead announced Monday that it is promoting its president, Fred Pasquine, to president and CEO, effective immediately.

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Jun 13, 2025

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.

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