In April 2025, the sports betting market in Virginia continued to grow steadily, with total bets for the month reaching $609.7 million, an 8.2% increase year-over-year. Although there was a decline from March's $689.7 million (down 11.6%), it still showed an upward trend compared to $563.5 million i
In March, spending by players in Virginia on sports betting increased, driving a 6.4% year-over-year growth in adjusted total revenue.The adjusted total revenue from sports betting in Virginia for the month reached $45.1 million, surpassing the $42.4 million reported in March of last year, but down
The temporary casino scheduled to open in Petersburg later this year will closely resemble one used to launch gambling in Danville 22 months ago, a spokesperson for the Petersburg resort says.Crews began clearing space for the prefabricated building on March 19, the same day ground was broken for th
The $1.4 billion casino and resort that Petersburg voters overwhelmingly approved in November is one step closer to becoming a reality.During a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Petersburg City Council gave its final, unanimous approval of the zoning permits for the Live! Casino Resort that
Construction has begun on the $750 million waterfront Norfolk Casino that should open late in 2027. A spokesperson for the casino confirmed that construction began Feb. 14.Norfolk Casino, a joint endeavor between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Boyd Gaming and the City of Norfolk, plan to open a more imm
The fight over a new Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Henrico has made it to the General Assembly.Henrico Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16th District) put forth a bill (SB1223) to force Churchill Downs’ hand and require the company to either hold a public referendum over its newest gambling site or gi
Sen. Christie New Craig, R-Chesapeake, received a second chance on her skill games legislation after it initially failed to advance out of a subcommittee earlier this week. The bill advanced out of the General Laws Committee Wednesday – but not without some confusion and drama.“This bill is a long t
Gambling, or gaming as it’s referred to, amounted to over $1.1 billion in revenue for the Commonwealth last year. And as new and old forms of gambling become more popular, Virginia legislators and its governor are looking to consolidate oversight of the changing landscape.Casinos, lottery, sports be
House legislation that would have set up a commission to disburse revenue from the Petersburg casino among the five Tri-City localities will not go forward this session after all.A spokesperson for Del. Mike Cherry, R-Colonial Heights, chief patron of House Bill 2232, said they plan to treat the pro
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signaled his hesitancy this week to allow skilled gaming machines within the commonwealth again, despite recent efforts to loosen restrictions.“I am not interested in progressing any of those kinds of bills,” Youngkin told News 3 in an interview Tuesday morning.Instead,
Opponents of the proposed Tysons casino have spent more than $755,000 in donations and on lobbying efforts to influence lawmakers in Virginia since the beginning of 2023.MGM Resorts International, which owns the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Maryland, donated $40,750 to political action
State legislators in Maryland and Virginia are set to consider bills to legalize online casino gambling over the year, marking a potential expansion of the U.S. iGaming market in 2025. Proposals in both states aim to regulate and tax digital gambling platforms while addressing concerns from land-bas
Churchill Downs Dumfries VA Casino Hotel Shows Signs of StrengthsThe Rose Casino Hotel in Dumfries, Virginia, owned by Churchill Downs has been up and running for two months now, although it has not opened to the general public yet.Regardless, a recent report by Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantialsugges
A casino opening in Norfolk is getting closer to reality. Tuesday, as a new casino officially opened in Danville, News 3 learned the Norfolk casino project was making progress.In October, a groundbreaking ceremony was held, but as of Tuesday there was no sign of construction.“What viewers should exp
Members of the General Assembly are getting ready for the upcoming session. And so are lobbyists who represent gambling interests.Special interests in the gambling industry are hoping to strike it rich during the General Assembly session next year. That’s according to the latest lobbying disclosures
The permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia marked its official grand opening on Thursday with a guitar smash ceremony. The $500 million resort now occupies the site of the former Bristol Mall, offering a blend of gaming, entertainment, and dining designed to attract tourists from
