Virginia Gambling News
Richmond, Virginia, Casino Plans Detailed Ahead of Referendum
Richmond, Virginia, will decide in November if the state capitial wants a casino resort in its city boundaries (renderings pictured). The state budget, passed last week, did not contain provisions […]
Caesars Danville Surpassing Revenue Expectations for Temporary Venue
Since its inauguration in May, Caesars’ temporary casino in Danville (pictured) has been a roaring success for the operator and with the local community. In fact, so much so, state […]
Virginia’s June Sports Betting Revenues See Slight Dip
Virginia’s sports betting scene experienced a slight decline in June 2023, with the handle dropping below $400 million for the first time in nine months. Despite this, the state’s sportsbooks […]
HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, Virginia, Moves a Step Closer to Construction
The $500 million HeadWaters Resort & Casino project (renderings pictured) in Norfolk, Virginia, is inching closer to breaking ground on building work. The casino’s developers, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and […]
Virginia Comedy Club to Become Skill Gaming Casino
A man walks into a bar, but it’s now become a skill gaming casino. That’s the situation at the Sandman Comedy Club in Richmond, Virginia, which closed its doors after […]
Virginia’s Sports Betting Operators Hit $400M Handle in May
The sports betting market in Virginia continues to show impressive year-on-year growth, according to the latest figures from state regulator the Virginia Lottery Board. The Old Dominion’s bettors wagered $403.7 […]
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates One Millionth Visitor
Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, welcomed its one-millionth customer late last week, just five months after its grand opening. The lucky visitor, Terri Powell from Norfolk, VA, was greeted with […]
Caesars’ Temporary Danville Casino Made $11.9M in First Two Weeks After Launch
Caesars gained approval for a temporary casino in Danville, Virginia, in late April, and it opened its doors on May 15. Since then, it has brought in $11.9 million in […]
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Virginia Settles for $275K Fine on Regulatory Breaches
Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, became the first permanent casino to open in the state back in January. However, it can now add the less-coveted title of being the first […]