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Best Virginia Gambling Sites 2024

What's the Virginia online casino scene like in 2024 and is gambling legal in the state? This guide explains the current gambling laws and whether or not Virginia casinos are available via digital devices. In addition to providing an overview of the legal landscape, we'll walk you through what the best Virginia online casinos offer in terms of…
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Bristol's Hard Rock Casino records lowest monthly revenue since opening in January

The Hard Rock Bristol casino experienced a downturn in revenue in January, marking its lowest revenue month to date, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The casino, which is set to relocate to a new permanent location later this year, saw adjusted revenue from slot machines drop below $10 million for the first time. The Virginia…
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How The Gambling Industry Is Attracting More Women

In recent years, the landscape of the gambling industry has undergone a remarkable transformation as it increasingly welcomes a surge of female participants. Traditionally dominated by male players, the sector is experiencing a significant shift in demographics, with more women actively engaging in various forms of gambling. This evolution can be…
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How The Gambling Industry Is Attracting More Women
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Danville Casino sees slight drop in revenues in January

Danville Casino's monthly revenues decreased by more than $2 million in January from the previous month, according to the latest figures released Thursday by the Virginia Lottery. The casino took in a total of about $17.2 million the first month of this year - about $2.5 million less than December's $19.74 million, according to figures. That $17.2…
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Danville Casino sees slight drop in revenues in January
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Michigan investigators seize slot machines and cash in illegal gambling raid

Create a free account, or log in. The raids took place on August 18 at The Cellular Vault and Cellular Bank, with investigators confiscating 11 video slot machines, 56 computers and $10141 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards. The machines, cash, associated equipment and business records were removed as part of joint investigations of the…
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Michigan investigators seize slot machines and cash in illegal gambling raid
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Virginia Senate panel approves first batch of casino bills

As Virginia lawmakers continue to discuss the addition of new casinos in the state, Richmond appears to be out, Petersburg seems to be in and Northern Virginia looks like a question mark. A state Senate panel took action on an initial batch of gambling bills Wednesday, offering some early indicators of what policymakers might do on the topic this…
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Virginia Senate panel approves first batch of casino bills
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Virginia gas station owners want their slot machines back, again.

RICHMOND - The slots-like gaming machines that Virginia has twice banned from gas stations, restaurants and convenience stores would blink back to life under legislation that lobbyists and legislators are pushing through the General Assembly. The measure could pave the way for slots-style gaming in every corner of the state, which approved the…
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Kenosha City Council approves Hard Rock casino proposal

The Kenosha City Council voted decisively Wednesday night in favor of a multi-million dollar intergovernmental agreement with the Menominee Tribe's gaming authority, a major milestone that helps pave the way for a future Hard Rock casino on the city's west side in the coming years. Alderpersons voted 11-6 during a packed regularly scheduled City…
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Kenosha City Council approves Hard Rock casino proposal
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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

illy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot via AP A patron of The Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., plays on one of the several varieties of games during the casino's grand opening, Jan. 23, 2023. With casinos popping up on Virginia's southern border, some lawmakers now want to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the…
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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino
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Will 2024 Bring Norfolk Casino Construction Progress?

The Norfolk Architectural Review Board is scheduled to review the Pamunkey Indian Tribe's proposed HeadWaters Resort and Casino plans in early January, according to reports. The meeting could jumpstart long-awaited construction of the planned casino. Voters in Norfolk approved a casino referendum in November of 2020, yet construction has yet to…
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Will 2024 Bring Norfolk Casino Construction Progress?
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth opening delayed

Rivers Casino Portsmouth's grand opening has been delayed until Jan. 23, eight days after its initially scheduled opening planned for Jan. 15, the casino announced Tuesday. The casino wanted to allow for additional time to test and verify new gaming equipment, a spokesperson for the casino said in an email. "Providing a superior guest experience is…
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UK Sets Out Airport Slot Reform Plans

The UK government is considering a potential overhaul of the process for allocating airport slots, which it claims has the potential to "usher in heightened market competition." The Transport Department has launched a consultation on the plans for reform, saying it wants to create "a more efficient, transparent and dynamic slot market" and…
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UK Sets Out Airport Slot Reform Plans
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Per cap numbers indicate faltering casino revenues

The December payment will come in 14.1% lower than the December 2022 distribution, with the combined June and December distributions for 2023 8.6% lower than in 2022. All tribal members receive these per capita payments as shareholders in the tribe's casino enterprise. They're not a perfect reflection of casino profits, as the number of…
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Danville Casino revenues continue to drop

Revenues at Danville Casino decreased again over the previous month, with the gaming establishment bringing in about $16.8 million during October, according to the most recent gaming activity report from the Virginia Lottery released Wednesday. That's more than $2 million less than the temporary facility saw in September, when it generated about…
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Danville Casino revenues continue to drop
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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

RESTON, VA - Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part, Wednesday. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill responded Wednesday to questions posed by Hunter Mill District…
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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive
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Bristol Casino Exceeds $215 Million In Adjusted Income

It was recently reported that Bristol Casino: The Future Home Of Hard Rock, exceeded over $215 million in adjusted gaming income last month, aka October, approximately 16 months after officially opening its doors. Adjusted gaming income for Virginia's first casino: The aforementioned temporary establishment in Bristol revealed that it…
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Bristol Casino Exceeds $215 Million In Adjusted Income
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth reports $20M in revenue in October, weakest month since opening

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Rivers Casino Portsmouth reported just over $20 million in revenue from October, according to the Virginia Lottery's monthly casino activity report. The $20039678 is the lowest monthly figure since the casino opened back in January 2023, but not that much lower than its peak of nearly $25 million from its first full month…
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Bristol Casino reports $12.7M gaming revenue for October

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock surpassed more than $215 million in adjusted gaming revenue during October, some 16 months after opening. Virginia's first casino reported almost $12.7 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the month of October, nearly matching the $12.71 million reported in September, according to a…
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Pro-casino effort in Richmond, Virginia, concedes defeat in second referendum

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The developers of a proposed resort casino in Virginia's capital city conceded a loss Tuesday night in their second shot at winning voters' approval for the project. "We are proud to have run a community-centered campaign to create more opportunities for residents of this great city to rise into the middle class. We are…
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Pro-casino effort in Richmond, Virginia, concedes defeat in second referendum
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Virginia's capital city voting on whether to allow a casino

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Despite a high-dollar lobbying push, Richmond voters on Tuesday rejected for a second time a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed casino resort in Virginia's capital city. Developers first tried in 2021, after the state Legislature paved the way for five casinos around the state if voters first gave…
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Virginia's capital city voting on whether to allow a casino
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Bristol Casino offers specials, giveaways this month

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino - Future Home of the Hard Rock is ringing in the holiday season with more than just slots and table games. This month, the Bristol Casino offers various promotional events and offers. Through November The Bristol Casino offers monthly cocktails, coffee and pizza. This month's cocktail is the "Always November Me,"…
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Bristol Casino offers specials, giveaways this month
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Why is Richmond voting (again) on whether to allow a casino in the city

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two…
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Why is Richmond voting (again) on whether to allow a casino in the city
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Virginia’s capital city voting again on whether to allow a casino

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two…
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Virginia’s capital city voting again on whether to allow a casino
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Casino reports $100M in jackpots so far in 2023

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, has paid out over $100 million in jackpot awards to guests thus far in 2023. Virginia's first casino has reported over $120 million in adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings through the first nine months of 2023, according to the Virginia Lottery which oversees gaming in…
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Great Canadian Entertainment Announces the Transformation of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver into Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

Property to Feature Gordon Ramsay Burger and Heightened Entertainment in Association with Live Nation Canada VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada's leader in gaming and hospitality, is thrilled to announce the exciting rebranding of Hard Rock CasinoVancouver to Great Canadian CasinoVancouver, effective December…
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Great Canadian Entertainment Announces the Transformation of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver into Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
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New support for NHS to treat gambling addiction

The NHS is set to benefit as new levy will raise an estimated £100 million of new funding for research, prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. white paper in April, the Government is now taking the next step in mandating payments from the sector by launching a consultation on the design of the proposed gambling operator levy. Currently,…
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New support for NHS to treat gambling addiction
Bristol Herald Courier

Virginia casinos see September revenues dip slightly

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino reported more than $12.7 million in adjusted gross gaming revenue for September, slightly below its 2023 average of $13.4 million per month. The Virginia Lottery, which oversees casino and most of the state's other gaming activities, reported nearly $52 million for the month in total adjusted gaming revenue at…
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Danville Casino revenue dips slightly again in September, but still well ahead of Bristol

Gaming revenue for the Danville Casino dipped slightly again last month, but remained well above its counterpart in Bristol. The temporary facility brought in about $19.14 million in September, down from the $19.63 million posted in August. The Virginia Lottery released the figures Friday. The casino in Bristol - another temporary site with more…
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Danville Casino revenue dips slightly again in September, but still well ahead of Bristol
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Breaking down Richmond’s (second) casino referendum

Outside of the early voting site at Hickory Hill Community Center, a food truck's generator buzzed as a worker hands out food. More buzz came from campaigners promoting support for the casino referendum on the ballot. "Vote jobs and revenue, revenue! Vote jobs and revenue!" sang two women as they directed people toward the polls or the food truck,…
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Breaking down Richmond’s (second) casino referendum
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Revenue figures from Rivers Casino Portsmouth released

Counting slots and table games, Rivers Casino Portsmouth generated an adjusted gaming revenue of $23.6 million during the month of March. PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Executives with Virginia Lottery are sharing new insight into gaming activity in the Commonwealth. They released a report Friday, outlining revenues brought in during the month of March,…
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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward

The developers of the Bristol Casino in southwestern Virginia are moving forward with the first phase of their construction plans after recently filing for a building permit for a 661713-sq.-ft. resort and six-story hotel. According to a building permit reviewed by the Kingsport Times News, the city of Bristol issued the permit Aug. 24 for the…
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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward
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Bristol Casino reports $13.9M in August revenue

BRISTOL - The Bristol Casino, Future Home of Hard Rock, reported its second highest grossing month of 2023 during August, with nearly $13.9 million in adjusted gaming revenue. Virginia's first casino reported $13.88 million in adjusted revenues last month - wagers minus winnings - which is second only to the $14.04 million reported for the month of…
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Bristol Casino reports $13.9M in August revenue
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino posted its best revenue since April and second best of the year in August, according to a Friday Virginia Lottery news release. The casino had an "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) of $13889723 in August. That represents the amount the casino made after paying out winnings on its 920 slot machines at…
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April
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Casino for child care skirts the real question: Who pays?

It's hard not to get excited about easy money. The latest iteration of the previously voted down casino resort on the city's South Side is back in play, and earlier this week Mayor Levar Stoney couldn't wait to announce the goodie package: An upfront $26 million to build two new child care facilities at city community centers, money for parks and…
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Casino for child care skirts the real question: Who pays?
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Casino developers ask Richmond voters for a second chance, promising new jobs and tax revenue

Two years ago, voters in Virginia's capital city narrowly rejected a referendum that would have opened the door for a proposed casino. Now, the developers behind a retooled project are hoping to change their minds. Richmond officials have opted to bring the matter back to the ballot this fall for a second shot, and backers of the project held a…
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Casino developers ask Richmond voters for a second chance, promising new jobs and tax revenue
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North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers

Much of the news emanating from North Carolina this last year revolved around online sports betting. But a recent draft casino bill circulating among legislators in the Tar Heel state has gained some support. The bill has the potential to disrupt fledgling casino developments in Virginia, especially Caesars Virginia in Danville. It also potentially…
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North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers
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Richmond casino project could be back on ballot after judge sides with city

RICHMOND, Va. -- A Richmond Circuit Court judge has a rejected a legal challenge seeking to block the city from holding a second referendum this November for a casino project on the city's south side. "I am pleased to see Judge Marchant rule in favor of the City of Richmond," said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney in reaction to the ruling. "If approved…
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Richmond casino project could be back on ballot after judge sides with city
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Danville Casino rings up $21.4 million in revenue in July; city to get about $1.3M in taxes

The Danville Casino brought in about $21.4 million in casino gaming revenue during the month of July, according to figures from the Virginia Lottery's casino gaming activity report posted Tuesday. That is an increase from nearly $19 million generated in June. The casino generated nearly $15.9 million in revenues from its 767 slot machines and about…
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Danville Casino rings up $21.4 million in revenue in July; city to get about $1.3M in taxes
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Virginia casino gaming revenues reach $57.3 Million in July 2023

Virginia's burgeoning casino industry has reported robust revenues for the month of July in the year 2023. The state's three operational casinos, namely the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia, have significantly contributed to the financial landscape. According to the recently released report by the…
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Virginia casino gaming revenues reach $57.3 Million in July 2023
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New casino taking shape as revenues climb

BRISTOL, Va. - Virginia reporting with a solid $13.53 million in adjusted gaming revenues during the month of July, according to a new report from the Virginia Lottery. The temporary Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, reported $11.01 million in adjusted gaming revenues - wagers minus winnings - from its 908 slot machines and $2.51 million…
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New casino taking shape as revenues climb
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Three Virginia Casinos Generated $57 Million In July Revenue

The Virginia Lottery announced Tuesday that the state's three operational retail casinos generated $57.3 million in adjusted gaming revenue in July, creating $10.3 million in tax revenue. Rivers Casino Portsmouth paced the state's casinos by generating $22.4 million in revenue in July, with $14.3 million coming from slots. The other $8.1 million…
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Three Virginia Casinos Generated $57 Million In July Revenue
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Most officials happy with Danville Casino at 3-month mark

Three months ago Tuesday, the doors to the Danville Casino opened, and they have not closed since. The 24/7 temporary facility opened May 15 ahead of the permanent casino resort's arrival next year. These initial months have been successful, according to Caesars and the city of Danville, in terms of visitation, hiring, revenue and collaboration.…
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Most officials happy with Danville Casino at 3-month mark
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Details on North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion

As gamblers in North Carolina patiently wait for online casinos to open, the Tar Heel State is ready to go through a gambling boon. In addition to North Carolina gambling laws changing to accommodate online gambling, up to four new land-based casinos are being planned in the state. Due to a new draft of proposed legislation in North Carolina, one…
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Details on North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion
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Do-over casino referendum appears to be a go with Tuesday court order

After narrowly rejecting the question two years ago, it appears that Richmond voters in November will be asked a second time whether the city should host a multimillion-dollar casino and resort. A Richmond Circuit Court judge on Tuesday entered an order effectively placing the casino question on the Nov. 7 ballot via a referendum. The order…
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Do-over casino referendum appears to be a go with Tuesday court order
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Danville leaders not worried about possible nearby casino in N.C. They were betting on it.

Danville leaders are not worried about the possibility of a casino coming to Rockingham County just across the border in North Carolina. In fact, such a prospect was inevitable, and that's why they chose such a well-known and iconic casino gaming provider for Danville, say city officials. Danville City Council members and other city leaders pursued…
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Danville leaders not worried about possible nearby casino in N.C. They were betting on it.
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Richmond judge signs off on second casino vote

Richmonders will cast their votes a second time on whether the city will house a casino in Southside after the city received the go-ahead from a Richmond City Circuit Court Judge and the Virginia Lottery. The Richmond Office of Elections confirmed the signed petition in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing its authority to hold the…
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Richmond judge signs off on second casino vote
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Danville Casino brings in nearly $19M in June revenue; city collects $2.5M in taxes so far

Danville Casino rang up nearly $19 million in gaming revenue for the month of June, according to the latest casino gaming activity report from the Virginia Lottery. That's after pulling in almost $12 million the last half of May from May 15 to May 31. That means the casino has racked up a total of around $31 million in gaming revenue the last six…
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Danville Casino brings in nearly $19M in June revenue; city collects $2.5M in taxes so far
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One Year Later: Virginia’s First Casino Is a Thriving Economic Powerhouse

Looking to turn a little into a lot? You might want to head to the far southwestern corner of the commonwealth. That's where Virginia's first casino opened last July-and so far, it's been an economic powerhouse in the area. Currently housed in the former Bristol shopping mall, a temporary Hard Rock casino opened in Bristol on July 8, 2022.…
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One Year Later: Virginia’s First Casino Is a Thriving Economic Powerhouse
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Bristol Casino reports almost $12.7 million in revenue in June

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $12.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in June, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. The casino generated more than $2.2 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery showed the casino earned $10426518.42 from 928 slot machines and $2288993 from 29 table games…
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Bristol Casino reports almost $12.7 million in revenue in June
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Virginia’s Casino Market Grows, Attracts North Carolina Visitors

Terri Powell walked into Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, on June 30, expecting a normal day. But instead of a traditional experience, Powell was greeted with confetti and applause, as she became the casino's millionth customer. In addition to a confetti-filled celebration, Powell also received $1000 worth of free slot play, dinner for four…
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Virginia’s Casino Market Grows, Attracts North Carolina Visitors
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth makes $20.6 million in May; Down from April

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth made $20.6 million in May, according to the Virginia Lottery's monthly casino activity report. That total is down from the $21.3 million the casino made in April. 8:30 PM, May 16, 2023 May's total includes $13865117.85 from slots and $6755234.05 in table games, according to the report. The report shows the…
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth makes $20.6 million in May; Down from April
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Bristol Casino, Ballad Health to Host 'Flamingo Walk' for Breast Cancer Awareness

BRISTOL, Va. - The upcoming Bristol Casino, soon to be home to a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Ballad Health have joined forces to host the annual'Flamingo Walk,' a fundraiser to uplift breast cancer research and awareness. The event is set to take place on October 21, 2023, as part of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, often termed…
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Bristol Casino, Ballad Health to Host 'Flamingo Walk' for Breast Cancer Awareness
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As the Bristol Casino marks its first year, construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock

Virginia's first casino, the temporary facility in Bristol, drew 1.2 million people from across the U.S. and a number of other countries and paid out $92 million in jackpots in its inaugural year, which has been deemed a success by casino and city officials. The celebration Saturday of the first year of Bristol's temporary casino will include…
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As the Bristol Casino marks its first year, construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock
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More gambling clinics set up after record demand

NHS England is nearly doubling its number of gambling addiction clinics after referrals hit a record high. Seven new facilities are to be opened this summer on top of the eight already available around the country. Some 1389 patients were referred for gambling support in 2022/23 - a sharp rise from 775 two years previously. However, political…
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More gambling clinics set up after record demand
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Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa PR Newswire New, Exciting Tourism Destination Will Open in 2025 and Feature 150-Room Hotel, Expanded Casino and 1800 Seat Theater HOLLYWOOD, Fla.,June 7, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Construction has officially started onOttawa'snewest tourism and entertainment destination, the…
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Ceasars opens new casino on the N.C. border

DANVILLE, VA - Workers are putting the finishing touches on the lighting. Technicians are fine-tuning and activating hundreds of slot machines, making sure everything is working the way it should. A 40000-square-foot tent serves as Caesar's new temporary casino in Danville, Virginia. It officially opens to the public on Monday at 10 a.m. The casino…
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Ceasars opens new casino on the N.C. border
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Britain's biggest casino jackpots historically

Gambling and casinos are amazing worlds where players can experience the most unforgettable moments of their lives. There's nothing quite like the feeling of walking into your favourite lacky barry casino to spend your free time playing your favourite game and walking out with millions in cash in your pocket. That goes for land-based casinos as…
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Britain's biggest casino jackpots historically
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Bristol Casino April revenues best since December

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino's table game revenues returned to normal levels in April, a month after posting their lowest total since the casino opened last July. The Virginia Gaming Commission reported $2794072 in "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) for table games in April, along with an AGR of $11291718 from slot machines. The…
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Danville Casino opens today. Here's what to expect.

Caesars' temporary casino in Danville opens its doors at 10 a.m. Monday ahead of the permanent facility that is still under construction and slated to open in late 2024. Here's what guests can expect when they visit the Danville Casino, which will operate 24/7. It's a 40000-square-foot space, located inside a semi-permanent tent at 1100 W. Main St.…
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Danville Casino opens today. Here's what to expect.
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Caesars Danville opens temporary casino

Virginia's third casino opened its doors Monday in Danville to hundreds of guests lined up to take a look inside Caesars Virginia's 40000-square-foot temporary casino. While the $650 million permanent resort, which is expected to open in late 2024, is being constructed next door, the temporary facility will offer guests eight sportsbook betting…
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Lottery approves Danville Caesars casino's license

The Virginia Lottery Board approved the facility operator's license for Danville's $650 million Caesars Virginia casino, which is expected to open in a temporary space on May 15. It's the third casino to receive state approval, following the Hard Rock casino in Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Hampton Roads. "For months, the Lottery's Gaming…
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Caesars temporary casino in Danville to open May 15

After the Virginia Lottery Board on Wednesday approved an operating license for Caesars Virginia, the entertainment company announced an opening date for its temporary casino in Danville: May 15. The 40000-square-foot temporary casino will open at 10 a.m. that day, a Monday, and remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, pending the successful…
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Caesars temporary casino in Danville to open May 15
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Bristol Casino March table game revenues down sharply

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Bristol's Hard Rock Casino experienced its weakest month for table game revenue in March, even after adding six new tables mid-month to bring the total to 29. A casino official told News Channel 11 the decrease was not due to a drop in game play but rather to greater winnings by players. Hard Rock followed its most successful…
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Bristol Casino March table game revenues down sharply
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Virginia records $37 million in betting revenue in March

The Virginia Lottery has released its report on casino gaming activity for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth for the month of March 2023. The two state casinos reported total betting revenue of $37, 4 million, down 2% from February's $38.4 million. Slots accounted for $27.8 million of the total, while table…
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Virginia records $37 million in betting revenue in March
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Bristol Casino tops $13.8M in March revenues

BRISTOL-The Bristol Casino reported another solid month, generating more than $13.8 million in adjusted gross revenues for gaming during March. The Virginia Lottery issued its monthly casino report Friday, showing the future home of Hard Rock Bristol generated slightly more in March than the $13.73 million reported in February. The…
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Bristol Casino tops $13.8M in March revenues
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Virginia totaled over $37 million in casino revenue for March 2023

Gaming News 17 April 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of March 2023. Gaming activity is from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth.During March, gaming revenues from the two Virginia casinos totaled $37431230.65. Slots accounted for…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13.8M in revenue in March

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $13.8 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in March, the Virginia Lottery stated Friday in a news release. The AGR for the casino increased from roughly $13.7 million in February. The casino generated more than $2.48 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13.8M in revenue in March
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Portsmouth’s casino made $23.6M in revenue in March

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Rivers Casino Portsmouth saw $23.6 million in revenue this March, the latest monthly gaming report from the Virginia Lottery shows. That's down about a million dollars from February's report, which showed $24661600.84 for the new casino on Victory Boulevard that just opened in late January. March's earnings included $15.9…
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Portsmouth’s casino made $23.6M in revenue in March
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Virginia casinos report $38.4 million in February revenues

BRISTOL - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock reported a 2% increase in revenues for February, compared to the prior month. The Virginia Lottery released last month's financial activity reports for the state's two licensed casinos on Wednesday, with Bristol reporting adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings - of $13.73 million, up…
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Virginia casinos report $38.4 million in February revenues
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Research calls for more consumer protection to combat double danger of gambling with cryptocurrencies

A new study has highlighted how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms-and online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers pose even greater risks. The first-of-its-kind research, led by the University of Bristol and the University of East London, urges for major reform to reduce the extra threat to online gamblers…
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Research calls for more consumer protection to combat double danger of gambling with cryptocurrencies
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13M in revenue in February

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $13.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in February, the Virginia Lottery stated Wednesday in a news release. The AGR for Bristol increased from roughly $13.4 million in January. The casino generated more than $2.4 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13M in revenue in February
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Virginia casino revenue grows to $38m in February

Land-based casino revenue in Virginia set another monthly record in February of $38.4 million, as the new Rivers Casino Portsmouth overtook Hard Rock Bristol. The Rivers Casino reported revenue of $24.7 million in its first full month of operation, of which $17.1 million was derived from 1420 slot machines and $7.5 million from 81 table games. The…
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5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Casinos Are Better Than Traditional Casinos

Cryptocurrency is among the biggest trends in recent years in the world of gambling. Read this article to learn how Bitcoin casinos are better than traditional ones. Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency. Years since it's appeared on the market and it is still on a pedestal, being one of the most valued among thousands of new coins. Not so long ago,…
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Bristol Casino adds slot machines and table games

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino continues to grow its offering of slot machines and table games. Guests now will be able to enjoy a total of 890 slots and 29 table games in the casino located at 500 Gate City Highway. The new offerings include two blackjack tables to High Limit, a blackjack table and Mississippi Stud table added to the…
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Bristol Casino adds slot machines and table games
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Bristol Casino adds dozens of new slot machines

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Casino has announced the expansion of several gaming options, including new slot machines and tables. On Friday, the casino announced guests will have access to a new total of 890 slots and 29 table games. The following list of new features was provided by the casino: -Two new Blackjack tables to High…
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Bristol Casino adds dozens of new slot machines
Urban Matter

Which Casinos Should You Visit in the UK?

The UK has a thriving gambling scene with numerous casinos spread across the country. From traditional casinos to luxurious and modern ones, there are plenty of options to suit your taste. Visiting a new casino and trying out new types of casino games can be a lot of fun. If you are unsure about which casino to visit, this article is for you. The…
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Which Casinos Should You Visit in the UK?
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth reveals $24M income in first month

First stand-alone casino in Virginia, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, owned and managed by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, publicly announced $24.7 million in gaming income in its first full month of operation, according to the Virginia Lottery Board. Both Virginia's casinos bring high revenues to the state: According to the board's February activity…
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth reveals $24M income in first month
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Bristol Casino tops $13.7M in February revenues

The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock reported a 2% increase in revenues for February, compared to the prior month. The Virginia Lottery released last month's financial activity reports for the state's two licensed casinos on Wednesday, with Bristol reporting adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings - of $13.73 million, up from $13.43…
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Bristol Casino tops $13.7M in February revenues
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First full month of Rivers Casino Portsmouth brings in millions

For February, Rivers Casino Portsmouth also generated almost $7 million in total tax revenue. $2.3 million of that revenue went directly to the city of Portsmouth. PORTSMOUTH, Va. - February was the first full month of Rivers Casino Portsmouth being open to the public, and the final numbers came in from the Virginia Lottery on Wednesday. The…
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WJHL

February brings in record-high daily Bristol Casino revenues

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Bristol's Hard Rock Casino posted a small increase in revenue for February, bringing in $13.7 million in "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) and netting the Southwest Virginia Regional Improvement Commission more than $823000 for local projects. The total was slightly higher than January's but with a 28-day month, it represented…
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February brings in record-high daily Bristol Casino revenues
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Virginia land-based casino revenue grows to $22.5m in January

Land-based casino revenue in Virginia reached its highest monthly total since launch at $22.5m, as the new Rivers Casino Portsmouth had a good first week of operations. Rush Street's Rivers Casino only opened for business on 23 January but still reported revenue of $9.0m, which was 40 per cent of Virginia's total monthly casino revenue, and…
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Virginia land-based casino revenue grows to $22.5m in January
13 News Now

Rivers Casino Portsmouth made over $9M in January 2023

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The newly-opened Rivers Casino Portsmouth made more than $9 million in gaming revenues in January, the Virginia Lottery announced Wednesday. The lottery's report is the first indicator of how the state's first permanent casino is performing. The numbers reflect gaming activity for a partial month of activity since the casino…
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth made over $9M in January 2023
Bristol Herald Courier

Portsmouth casino radically changes smoking policy

Just days after opening, Virginia's second casino radically modified its smoking policy in response to widespread public complaints. Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened Jan. 23 with crowds numbering in the thousands. However the casino's Facebook page was inundated with hundreds of complaints about smoking in the facility - with many proclaiming the…
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Portsmouth casino radically changes smoking policy
WJHL

Bristol Casino generated nearly $12 million in July

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Casino run by Hard Rock generated nearly $12 million in its first month off of table games and slots alone, according to a report published by the Virginia Lottery. Southwest Virginia city and county officials said they'll receive a cut of gaming tax revenue, and it could be transformative for the entire region. In…
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Join the Excitement at Bristol Casino's Dealer Hiring Event: Apply Today!

Bristol Casino, located in the sweet spot of Southwest Virginia, is hosting a dealer hiring event for those interested in a career in the gaming industry. The event, taking place on Wednesday, February 1, from 4 - 7 PM, is an opportunity for job seekers to meet with hiring managers, learn about the various dealer positions available, and…
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Join the Excitement at Bristol Casino's Dealer Hiring Event: Apply Today!
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth changes smoking policy after feedback

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Rivers Casino Portsmouth has officially changed its smoking policy after significant feedback from guests and the community. The new policy makes half of the gaming floor inside the main casino area nonsmoking. Both table games and slot games will be included in both smoking and nonsmoking sections, Rivers said. Rivers did…
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Changes Announced For Temporary Casino Facility In Norfolk

Officials with HeadWaters Resort & Casino and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe recently announced a change to their temporary casino facility plans. The Norfolk, Virginia casino will no longer be located in Harbor Park Stadium, home to the Norfolk Tides, a minor league (AAA) baseball team. "The Tribe and the City of Norfolk had explored locating the…
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Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Casino reports record December

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, registered its most lucrative single month of operations during December with nearly $15 million in adjusted gross revenues. The Virginia Lottery released those and other figures Friday, marking the first six months of casino gaming at Virginia's first casino, the temporary facility at…
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TimesNews

Bristol Casino reports nearly $15M in revenue in December

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated nearly $15 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in December, the Virginia Lottery stated in a news release issued Friday. The casino opened in July and generated roughly $12 million in its first month of operation. The casino reported more than $14.8 million in AGR in…
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Bristol Casino reports nearly $15M in revenue in December
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Grand Opening Moved To Jan. 23

The opening of Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, will be delayed eight days. The planned opening was this coming Sunday, but the location needs more time to test and verify gaming equipment, it was announced this week. As a result, the grand opening is now set for Jan. 23. Rivers Casino will be the first Virginia casino operating out of its…
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Grand Opening Moved To Jan. 23
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Virginia Legislators Strive To Create Problem Gambling Committee

Two Virginia legislators, Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania) and Del. Paul Krizek (D-Mount Vernon), are concerned that expanded wagering in Virginia will lead to an increase in problem gambling, and they're hoping to tackle the issue head-on in 2023. Krizek and Reeves introduced legislation in December to create a problem gambling committee within…
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Virginia Legislators Strive To Create Problem Gambling Committee
Bristol Herald Courier

Local help is available to treat gambling addiction

From small and large jackpot lottery games to online sports wagering, charitable gaming, historic horse racing, unregulated gray machines and now casinos, the options to scratch a gambling itch in Virginia are virtually endless. Gambling represents an estimated $12 billion industry in Virginia, and that level of participation could double over the…
Gambling Addiction
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Virginia lawmakers push for problem gambling treatment committee

Two cross-party legislators in Virginia have united to introduce legislation to form a Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee. Sen. Bryce Reeves and Del. Paul Krizek introduced a bill to form the committee which would aim to reduce the adverse effects of problem gambling. Reporting to the Department of Behavioral Health and…
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Virginia lawmakers push for problem gambling treatment committee
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George Goldhoff Named President and Mike Sampson Named General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Goldhoff has been named President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City effective Jan. 30, 2023, pending regulatory approval. Goldhoff reports directly to Jim Allen, Chairman and CEO of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. Mike Sampson, who has been serving as interim…
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Bristol Live

Bingo Bingo over £20,000 to be won!

GrimsbyLive, and our newspaper the Bristol Post have teamed up with Puzzle Digest to bring readers a great new four-week bingo game - Bingo Bingo. Here's ho w it works: Inside the Bristol post on Friday, February 18 you would have received your Bingo Bingo game card. If you missed this go online to www.bingo-bingo.co.uk and fill in the'missing…
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Bingo Bingo over £20,000 to be won!
Bristol Herald Courier

Study: Gray machines pose risks, but has millions in revenue potential

A 2022 Virginia gambling regulation study emphasized multiple concerns about "gray machines" but estimated - if properly regulated - they could generate substantial annual tax revenue. Issued in October by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the study recommends the Virginia Lottery oversee all types of gaming in the state. The…
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Study: Gray machines pose risks, but has millions in revenue potential