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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.
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.
Virginia casino revenue hits nearly $99M in April
Virginia casinos generated nearly $99 million in April gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia in Danville.
Virginia casinos report $100.1M in March revenue
March gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $100.1 million.
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.
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
