Legal
March 22, 2021
Virginia Governor Nixes Skill Games after They Slipped Past Lawmakers
Whether by design or hapless oversight, a gambling bill making its way through the Virginia legislation included an option that wasn’t meant to be there. Skill games, a type of gambling terminal that has the look and feel of slot machines, have had a troubled history were introduced across the US, but Virginia was willing to give them […]
Sports
March 17, 2021
Bally’s Corp Enters Virginia to Showcase Betting Platform
Virginia welcomes Bally’s Corporation’s omnichannel sports betting platform as the latest entry in the state. Bally’s Secures Sports Betting Permit in Virginia Bally’s Corporation has become the latest provider of gaming and interactive omnichannel entertainment to break coveted ground in Virginia’s sports betting market. The company has been handed down a temporary sports permit allowing […]
Sports
March 17, 2021
Virginia Welcomes NASCAR Authorized Gaming Partner WynnBET
WynnBET has gone live in Virginia following a strategic partnership with NASCAR and presence at two raceways in the state. NASCAR Partner WynnBET Rolls Out in VA NASCAR authorized gaming partner WynnBET has obtained a permit and launched into Virginia, bringing its dedicated wagering experience along in yet another jurisdiction in the United States and following the company’s […]
Business
March 10, 2021
Bally’s Launches Richmond Casino-Resort Support Campaign
US gambling operator Bally’s Corporation has launched an awareness campaign for its $650 million casino resort in Richmond, Virginia. “Bally’s for RVA” Campaign Bally’s Corporation, a US provider of land-based casinos and gambling entertainment, rolled out Tuesday its “Bally’s for RVA” campaign to raise support for its proposed $650 million resort near Richmond, Virginia. The […]
Industry
March 2, 2021
VA January Sports Betting Handle Second-Best for Debut Month
Sports betting in Virginia took to a flying start after sportsbooks gobbled nearly $59 million in sports betting handle for just 11 days of operation in January. Successful Debut Month The Virginia Lottery released its monthly report revealing sports betting operators collected in January wagers amounting to $58.9 million, the second-highest monthly total in US […]
Casino
February 23, 2021
Richmond, Virginia Could Have a World Class Resort by 2024
Bally’s Corporation, a U.S. gaming company, has submitted a proposal to Richmond, Virginia, to build a $650 million World Class Resort and Casino. Bally’s Richmond Casino Resort Could Attract 3.7 Million Visitors According to the proposal, “Bally’s Richmond Casino Resort” would consist of a 4-star hotel, superb dining amenities, pool and spa, state-of-the-art casino, and […]
Casino
February 23, 2021
Richmond Accepts Bid from Bally and Cordish, Decision to Come in June
The City of Richmond in Virginia has received bids for a casino resort by Bally’s Corp. and Cordish Cos, with both companies looking to snap up one of the most important locations in Northern Virginia for a gaming and hospitality project. Richmond Bidding Process Begins Virginia still has one location to go where a casino […]
Business
February 12, 2021
IGT Deployed HRMs in Virginia via Peninsula Pacific Venues
Supplier of technology and services for the gaming industry International Game Technology (IGT) made an announcement today about a recent expansion of the company’s presence in Virginia. HRMs Rollout at Peninsula Pacific Gaming Venues IGT entered into a distribution agreement with Exacta Systems for the deployment of IGT’s first historical racing machine (HRM) across Virginia […]
Business
February 5, 2021
William Hill Rolls Out Online and Mobile Sportsbook in VA
U.S. sports betting market leader, William Hill announced on Wednesday that it entered the regulated sports betting market in Virginia. The operator rolled out its mobile and online sportsbook for sports fans in the state. William Hill Enters Virginia, Rolls Out Mobile and Online Sportsbook William Hill US announced that in partnership with Caesars Entertainment […]
Industry
February 1, 2021
Paysafe’s Income Access Will Power VA iLottery Affiliate Program
Integrated payments provider Paysafe announced today its partnership with the Virginia Lottery expanded to the field of affiliate marketing expertise, as the lottery will leverage the processor’s technology and service provider Income Access. “By expanding our partnership with a brand that has the history and reputation of the Virginia Lottery, Paysafe is showing a commitment […]