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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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Mar 1, 2026

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 […]

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia venue in Petersburg, which opens Jan. 22, 2026, has more than 900 electric games. Photo by Jay Paul
Feb 16, 2026

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. 

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Feb 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: KHALID REEDE JONES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA LOTTERY RICHMOND

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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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Jan 15, 2026

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.

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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 […]

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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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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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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.

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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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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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