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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.

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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. 

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May 14, 2026

Virginia casino revenue hits nearly $99M in April

Virginia casinos generated nearly $99 million in April gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia in Danville.

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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.

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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.

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Jan 30, 2026

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.

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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

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Aug 4, 2025

Virginians spend $478M in June sports wagers

Virginians bet about $477.85 million on sports in June, 15% more than they bet in June 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.

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Jun 3, 2025

Virginians wager $609M on sports in April

Virginians bet more than $609.71 million on sports in April, 8.2% more than they bet in April 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.

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Apr 2, 2025

Virginians bet more than $556M on sports in February

Virginians bet more than $556.83 million on sports in February, 2.2% more than they bet in the same month the year before, even though February 2024 was a leap year and offered an extra day for wagering. Virginia bettors won more than $490 million in February, according to Virginia Lottery data released Tuesday. About $553.02 […]

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Jan 2, 2025

Virginians bet almost $761M on sports in Nov. 2024

Virginians bet more than $760.96 million on sports in November 2024, 19.1% more than they bet in November 2023, according to Virginia Lottery data released Tuesday. Virginia bettors won more than $674.6 million in November. About $756.76 million of November’s gross sports gaming revenues came from mobile operators, with the other $4.2 million coming from […]

Virginians wager $622M on sports in September
Nov 6, 2024

Virginians wager $622M on sports in September

Virginians bet $622 million on sports in September, up 19.6% from September 2023, according to Virginia Lottery data released Friday. Virginia bettors won $550.5 million in September. About $618.3 million of September’s gross sports gaming revenues came from mobile operators, and the remaining $3.7 million came from casino retail activity. Virginia currently has three casinos: […]

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