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Temporary Petersburg casino to open in January
Oct 24, 2025

Temporary Petersburg casino to open in January

A temporary casino preceding the $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort in Petersburg is expected to open in January 2026.

Hyatt Select at 13148 Kingston Ave. in Chester. Photo courtesy Shamin Hotels
Oct 17, 2025

Shamin Hotels debuts first Hyatt Select in US

Shamin Hotels opens the first Hyatt Select in the U.S. in Chester and plans a new Outset Collection hotel in Virginia Beach.

Photo courtesy the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Oct 16, 2025

Virginia Tech Foundation may sell Hotel Roanoke

The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the sale of the historic Hotel Roanoke after more than 30 years of ownership.

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
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

Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach
Sep 29, 2025

Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach

Atlantic Park Surf debuts in Virginia Beach with a Wavegarden lagoon, year-round waves, a new concert venue and luxury entertainment options.

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
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.

A slot machine
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.

The Rose is based in Dumfries, a town in Prince William County. Photo courtesy Colonial Downs Group
Aug 14, 2025

Rosie’s Gaming in Dumfries to close in August

Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Dumfries, which opened in 2021, is set to close this month, the Virginia Racing Commission announced Thursday.

A glass-fronted building in the left side of the frame has "Norfolk Casino" lettering on it. A pool and lounge chairs are shown, as well as a waterfront with sailboats in the water.
Aug 14, 2025

Temporary Norfolk casino to open in November

The temporary predecessor to the $750 million Norfolk casino is expected to open in November, its developers announced Aug. 14.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Photo courtesy Virginia Tourism Corporation
Aug 5, 2025

Virginia tourism hits $35.1B record spending in 2024

Virginia tourism generated $35.1B in 2024, with 44.7M overnight visitors and $2.5B in tax revenue

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
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.

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
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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