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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: KHALID REEDE JONES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA LOTTERY RICHMOND
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.
Virginia casino revenue jumps 32% in 2025
Virginia’s casinos saw adjusted gaming revenue rise 32% in 2025, led by Caesars Virginia and boosted by Norfolk’s temporary casino.
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 […]
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.
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.
