Business
December 28, 2020
Historic Horse Racing Slots to Arrive in Dumfries, Virginia
Rosie’s Gaming will open its new venue in Dumfries, Virginia early next month. The venue will feature 150 Historical Horse Racing slot machines. Initially, some slots may be disabled due to social distancing protocols in light of the pandemic. Rosie’s Gaming Opens New Venue in Dumfries Next Month A new Rosie’s Gaming venue is expected […]
Sports
December 23, 2020
Virginia Embraces Sports Wagering before Super Bowl
Virginian legislators have given the green light to sports wagering and will likely permit sports betting before the Super Bowl. The Virginia Lottery is going to be the one to approve twelve sites to wager on various sports. Virginia Legalizes Sports Wagering, Allowing Only Online Bets Virginia is one of the 19 states that are […]
Industry
December 21, 2020
Richmond Casino Project to Launch Competitive Process in Late December
Soon, operators will be able to submit their proposals for the potential Richmond casino project. Earlier this year, Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam approved a law on sports betting and the construction of a casino in Richmond, Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth, subject to approval by voters in each locality. Employment Opportunities and Economic Growth Are […]
Business
December 4, 2020
Caesars To Open Danville Property in 2023, Pledges $15 Million Up-Front Payment
Caesars Entertainment shared a timeline for its Danville casino project, Caesars Virginia, with the City Council during a regular session last Tuesday and promised a $15 million up-front payment. First Payment To Be Made Next Week Leading casino operator Caesars Entertainment just started the selection process to find an architect for the extensive design of […]
Casino
December 2, 2020
Richmond Asks For Residents Feedback on Potential Resort Casino
Richmond residents will be able to share their opinion on the city’s potential resort casino until December 14. In a referendum on the November 2021 ballot, voters will decide if they approve the city’s chosen casino operator and location. Richmond Seeks Successful Proposal Richmond, Virginia’s capital city, has launched a survey asking residents to consider […]
Casino
November 25, 2020
Temporary Casinos in Bristol to Open in 2022 at the Earliest
Drafting emergency casino gaming regulations in the south-west Virginian city of Bristol in September was just the beginning of a long regulatory process that might take until late spring 2020 to ensure the proper supervision of gambling venues and their employees. The First Possible Opening Date to be in April The initial timeline for the opening of […]
Casino
November 20, 2020
Danville to Move Forward with Caesars Casino Plans after Successful Referendum
The city of Danville, Virginia, has secured a major development project from Caesars as it received overwhelming support in a referendum held alongside the Presidential election, the results of which are still being disputed. The City Council formalized its intentions to move forward with the project on Monday when it certified the results of the […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Hampton Looking to Join Virginia’s Casino Cities
A sixth venue for potential casino projects may emerge in Hampton with the city making a strong push to join Richmond, Danville, Bristol, Norfolk and Portsmouth as potential casino city. Hampton Looks to Secure Casino License Hampton does not want to miss out on the casino bonanza that has seized five cities in Virginia, to […]
Business
November 15, 2020
Virginia’s Norfolk Casino Bid Intensifies amid Dispute for Rights
Virginia is caught in the midst of a gambling fever, with legislators and residents giving their unequivocal approval of the sports betting and brick-and-mortar casino industries. First Dig Still Years Away for Virginia Casinos November has been a month of developments for the state, with the Virginia Lottery, receiving no fewer than 25 applications for […]
Sports
November 15, 2020
Virginia to Examine 25 Applications for 12 Sports Betting Licenses
Virginia has received 25 applications during a two-week period for what is a total of 12 available sports betting licenses. The regulator will now examine each of these to determine which would contribute the most to the state’s burgeoning sports betting industry. Sports Betting in Virginia One Step Closer to Launch Virginia has seen an […]