Lottery
April 4, 2023
NPi to Migrate Virginia Lottery’s iLottery Program to the Cloud
NeoPollard Interactive (NPi), the joint venture of Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)-listed Pollard Banknote Limited and Nasdaq-listed NeoGames S.A., announced that its operator partner, the Virginia Lottery, has become the first US lottery to operate an iLottery program completely based in the cloud. The Cloud Solution Allows Better Service The milestone industry achievement reached by the […]
Legal
March 31, 2023
VDACS Regulates Charitable Bingo and Texas Hold’em Games
The state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is the most recent agency to join the list of current agencies regulating gambling in the Old Dominion. By giving the green light to electronic bingo and Texas Hold’em games played for charity purposes, the department will oversee the exact percentage of the money played will […]
Sports
March 7, 2023
Jake Paul’s Betr Now Ready to Launch in Virginia
Previously, betr got underway in Ohio and is gearing up to roll out in Massachusetts later in the week. Now, it will also be allowed to operate in Virginia under the license issued by the state regulator, the Virginia Lottery. Betr Kicks the Front Door of Virginia The company has welcomed the move and opportunity […]
Casino
February 3, 2023
Virginia Lawmakers Determined to Ban Skill Game Machines
The latest effort to do away with the machines, which have been branded as illegal by many, and a necessary evil by business owners, was spearheaded by House majority leader Terry Kilgore who spoke to the Associated Press in an exclusive interview and detailed what the current status quo with those gambling devices in the […]
Industry
February 2, 2023
Betfred Expands in the US with Virginia Launch
Sports betting operator Betfred has entered Virginia, further expanding its US footprint. The operator’s sports betting products are now available in several states, with the company now preparing to launch retail operations in Nevada. Betfred Enters Virginia The Virginia entry is a major development for the company, which has been steadily expanding its US reach. […]
Industry
February 1, 2023
Bet365 Makes a Foray into Virginia
Leading British online gambling company bet365 continues to expand its presence in the United States. Yesterday, the company formally announced its entry into the state of Virginia. Bet365 Enters a Fourth US State As of yesterday, bet365 announced, its award-winning online sports betting brand will be available to customers in the Old Dominion. This marks […]
Casino
January 24, 2023
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Holds Grand Opening Ceremony
The venue opened officially for visitors around 10 am on Monday, January 23, 2023. Besides public guests, the Mayor of Portsmouth, Shannon Glover, the director of Portsmouth Economic Development, Brian Donahue, and the executive director of the Virginia Lottery, Kelly T. Gee, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Additionally, Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s general manager Roy Corby and […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
Bill Considers New Problem Gambling Committee in Virginia
A bipartisan bill in Virginia is aiming to create a new committee on gambling addiction and address the rising cases of people seeking assistance to cope with their gambling problems. Gambling Expansion Comes at a High Cost The bill proposed by Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, and Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, calls for the establishment of […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
Virginia Reports 29% Yearly Increase in Sports Betting Handle for November
The total amount Virginia residents wagered in the month of November was just 1.7% lower than the record number posted for October. The total handle in November was $518.8 million, while in October the Virginia Lottery reported $528 million. The Total Handle Increased by 29% Year-On-Year Even though the total sports betting handle in November […]
Casino
December 30, 2022
Rush Street Expanded Konami’s SYNKROS to Latest Rivers Casino
Rush Street Gaming expanded the scope of Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS casino management system to cover the company’s new world-class casino destination, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Fifth Rivers Casino with SYNKROS Rush Street Gaming selected the SYNKROS casino management system for its new land-based casino that is set to become the first permanent casino […]
