Virginia Gambling News
Virginia College Sports Betting Bill Aims to Allow In-State Team Wagers
Virginia State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-72) has introduced Senate Bill 124 (SB124), aiming to change Virginia sports betting’s rules on in-state college sports wagering. The University of Virginia Cavaliers men’s […]
Petersburg, Virginia, Casino Idea Backed by the City Council
Petersburg City Council has reignited its efforts to become the fifth city to host a Virginia casino. The council’s decision, made official in a meeting on Tuesday, seeks to bring […]
Richmond Casino Voted Down for Second Time
Voters in Richmond, Virginia, have once again turned down the opportunity to host a casino within their city limits. Some 58% of voters voted against the chance to have a […]
Virginia Sports Betting’s September Revenues Surge, But Promotional Spending Way Up
Virginia’s sports betting market saw a surge of interest in September, according to the latest figures from the Virginia Lottery. Football betting on the start of the NFL season in […]
Proposed Casino Backers Bring in Isley Brothers for Promo Concert Ahead of Richmond, VA., Referendum Vote
Developers behind the proposed Richmond Grand Resort and Casino have pulled out all the stops to rally support for the project over the weekend. Urban One and Churchill Downs backed […]
Rivers Casino Announces ‘Rivers Gives Day of Service’ Across Company Casinos
Rivers Casino, in collaboration with its parent company, Rush Street Gaming, has unveiled plans for a day of community service for its casino employees across various U.S. states. Rivers Casino […]
Virginia’s Electronic Skill Games Banned Again After State Supreme Court Decision
The Virginia Supreme Court (pictured) has reinstated a ban on electronic skill games. The games look and function like slot machines, but require bettors to recognize and tap on a […]
Virginia Sports Betting August Handle Up, Revenues Down
In August, Virginia’s sports betting industry experienced contrasting trends, as revealed by the latest report from the Virginia Lottery Board. The total amount wagered by bettors, known as the handle, […]
Virginia’s July Sports Betting Revenues Make It 10th State to Pass $11B in Handle
Virginia’s sports bettors totaled $293 million in wagers in July, the last traditionally quiet summer month before the kick off of the NFL season. From that just-shy of $300 million […]