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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 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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Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth reports $24.7M revenue in first full month; Hard Rock Bristol brings in $13.7M

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has relaunched efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha - roughly seven years after its last attempt was blocked by former Gov. Scott Walker. In July, the tribe announced that it had once again partnered with Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to construct a scaled-down…
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Bucks County first responders get casino revenues for local projects

Christmas came early for first responders and civil servants in Lower Bucks County as more than $4 million in casino revenues were distributed for local projects. Taxes on the gaming revenue from Parx Casino in Bensalem will help finance new breathing apparatus for firefighters in Lower Southampton, storm sewers in Langhorne, and roads in…
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Bristol casino set for week of events, grand opening

BRISTOL, Va. - The grand opening of the temporary casino in Bristol is just a week away. The Bristol Casino Future Home of Hard Rock will celebrate with a grand opening on Friday, July 8. This week, project officials announced in a press release that the grand opening event will be held at 11 a.m. and the doors will officially open to the public at…
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Sadler seeks skill games reprieve, legalization

Former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, whose cars were once sponsored by Virginia tourism and the state lottery, remains embroiled in a protracted legal fight with state leaders over skill games. Sadler filed a June 2021 lawsuit challenging the state's ban on skills games, so-called "gray" machines, which he claims should be legalized and taxed much…
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$4M In Grants Generated By Parx Casino Revenue To Lower Bucks

LEVITTOWN, PA - The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks has awarded more than $4 million in grants from funds generated at Parx Casino in Bensalem Township. The Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved the grants to eligible municipalities at its Dec. 9 public meeting at the Redevelopment Authority's office in Bristol…
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Hard Rock® Completes Acquisition of The Mirage Hotel & Casino®

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Hard Rock International (HRI) on Friday received regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission for its acquisition of The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International. HRI assumed operations control of the property as of 6 a.m. Monday, December 19. Under terms of the transaction, HRI paid $1.075 billion in cash for…
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Bristol temporary casino to open July 8

Hard Rock International Inc. will open its temporary casino in Bristol July 8, the company announced Thursday. The 30000-square-foot temporary full-service casino featuring 900 gaming slots and 20 tables for gaming operations will open at 500 Gate City Highway, the former Bristol Mall. It is expected to generate 600 jobs. "We are excited to open…
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MANCERA: Experiencing 'Gray Machines' compared to casino gaming first hand

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Time for the Temporary: Bristol Casino opens today

BRISTOL, Va. - Officials will open the doors to the temporary casino in Bristol today to eager gamblers and community members ready to see just what the future home of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol has to offer. A grand opening ceremony for the temporary casino is is set for 11 a.m. The doors will officially open to the public at 2…
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Bristol Casino revenues continue to climb

September revenues from the Bristol Casino rose slightly compared to August, totaling more than $14.3 million, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. For September the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, generated $14305177 in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. That breaks down to $11.32 million from its 870 slot machines - a…
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Area Towns Split More Than $4 Million In Casino Grants

Towns in Lower Bucks County will receive more than $4 million in grants thanks to Parx Casino's revenue. The grants to qualified towns were approved last Friday at the Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County Board of Directors meeting. The $4 million in casino impact grants will be put to use for a range of municipal projects, such as…
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Hard Rock International breaks ground on permanent casino in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) - The company that opened the first full-service casino in Virginia last summer, says "it's time to rock" on its permanent home. Wednesday afternoon, Hard Rock International broke ground on a $500 million project that will bring a new hotel, casino and entertainment venue to the city. The temporary casino that opened in July has…
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Six weeks in, Virginia's first casino has exceeded expectations

BRISTOL, Va. - Citizens of Alaska, where are you? The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, celebrated six weeks of operation Friday and during that time has documented guests from 49 states. Alaska is the lone holdout. Virginia's first casino has attracted thousands of visitors to the former Bristol Mall and operators admit the response has…
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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol breaks ground

Hard Rock International, the envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility broke ground Wednesday. Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway and scheduled to open in 2024. The celebration included a symbolic shovel groundbreaking…
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Hard Rock Breaks Ground On Casino In Bristol, Virginia

Hard Rock International celebrated the groundbreaking of its Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia, on Wednesday afternoon. The location is expected to open in the spring of 2024. Hard Rock Bristol is currently operating out of a temporary location. "This is an exciting day for Bristol," Allie Evangelista, president of Hard Rock Hotel &…
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Hard Rock Bristol Ground Breaking Set for December 7th

Construction of the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Bristol will finally begin this week.Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened as Virginia's first casino earlier this year but in a temporary facility. Last week, Hard Rock Resorts announced that they will finally break ground on the permanent casino this Wednesday, December 7th. The groundbreaking…
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Hard Rock to break ground Wednesday on permanent Virginia casino at former Bristol Mall

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, which earlier this year became the first casino in Virginia, announced Thursday it is inching closer to moving into its permanent home. Officials will break ground at the casino's permanent site at the former Bristol Mall, at 500 Gate City Highway, on December 7. The $400 million property, set to open in July 2024,…
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Legislation would allow Petersburg casino vote; delay Richmond

Legislation pre-filed with the Virginia General Assembly seeks to allow the city of Petersburg to conduct a casino referendum and would temporarily delay Richmond from holding a second vote. House Bill 1373 and Senate Bill 780 would add Petersburg to the list of Virginia cities eligible to conduct a public referendum regarding placement of one…
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Hard Rock Bristol to break ground on permanent casino next week

BRISTOL, Va. - After months of planning, Hard Rock Bristol will break ground next week on the permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. The groundbreaking festivities for the permanent hotel and casino are slated for Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. Hard Rock executives will be joined by local elected officials and business and community leaders.
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Bristol Casino revenues on pace to exceed projections

September revenues from the Bristol Casino rose slightly compared to August, totaling more than $14.3 million, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. For September the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, generated $14305177 in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. That breaks down to $11.32 million from its 870 slot machines - a…
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Virginia Lottery Board approves licensing for Rivers Casino Portsmouth

The operator's license allows Rivers Casino Portsmouth to open and operate. PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth is officially the second approved casino facility operator in Virginia. The $300 million project is now one step closer to becoming fully operational and has a projected opening date of early 2023. "It's amazing how much further we…
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Bristol Casino records another $14M month

Gaming revenues for the Bristol Casino remained steady in October, topping $14 million for the third consecutive month, the Virginia Lottery reported Tuesday. Adjusted gaming revenues totaled $14.14 million for the previous month at the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. That is down 1.1% compared to September's record $14.3 million. Revenue…
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Caesars casino wants to work closely with the community

The general manager for Caesars Virginia, the casino resort coming to Danville in 2024, arrived in town last week. Chris Albrecht is coming from Chester, Pennsylvania, where he was general manager of Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack for six years. He's also worked with casino operations in Las Vegas, New Orleans and Cincinnati. Albrecht has…
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Lottery should oversee all gaming in Virginia

RICHMOND - A new study recommends the Virginia Lottery oversee all gaming in the commonwealth, including historic horse racing and charitable gaming. Members of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission heard a staff presentation in Richmond regarding gaming in Virginia and a recommendation to consolidate gaming regulation. Currently, three…
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Bristol Casino October revenues hold steady

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino is settling into a fairly steady monthly revenue stream, with October's overall "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) down just over 1% from September's take. The month's report means gamblers have most likely wagered more than $500 million since the casino opened in early July, given average payout…
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Jackpot-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Levittown Store

A jackpot-winning lottery ticket was sold in Bristol Township, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials. The winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $590000 was sold leading up to the Saturday drawing. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, which were 1-5-10-16-27-31. Bucks News And Tobacco at 1536 Haines Road in…
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Bristol Casino debut rakes in millions from slots, tables

Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation. And they were slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14. It paid out more than $33.7 in winnings. The casino opened to the…
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Virginia’s first full-service casino opens in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday was a big day in Bristol, Virginia as the state's first full-service casino opened for business. The line of customers wrapped around the building when the doors opened about 90 minutes earlier than advertised. "We had to come and save my sister from spending all her money," joked Christiansburg resident Cheryl Hubbard.…
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Coal jobs are almost gone. Could a casino help rescue southwest Virginia?

BRISTOL, Va. - Sonya Ratliff and about a dozen friends put on sparkly clothes and left early on a Tuesday morning to celebrate another mom's birthday. In years past, that might have meant brunch. Now, in this Bible Belt town on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, it means slot machines, blackjack and other games of chance at the newly opened…
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Caesars eyes temporary Danville casino in mid-2023

It looks like Caesars Entertainment may bring a casino to Danville sooner than expected. The company plans to open a temporary casino at Schoolfield the middle of next year - more than a year before Caesars Virginia plans to open its $650 million casino hotel resort in the same spot. Caesars Entertainment executives mentioned the plans three times…
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Hard Rock Bristol Casino to open next week

In just a few short days, the state of Virginia will welcome its very first casino. The temporary structure, "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" is set to open on July 8, offering a quality gaming space until the permanent venue is ready at the former Bristol Mall. The project will cost $300 million to complete and includes two hotel…
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November ground-breaking for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol

In the American state of Virginia and prominent casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it is to begin constructing its envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility from next month. According to a Friday report from the Bristol Herald Courier newspaper, Allie Evangelista is to serves as the…
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First Va. casino opens in Bristol

Virginia's first casino, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, held the grand opening for its temporary casino space Friday. "We are excited to open the temporary casino in Bristol,"Hard Rock International Inc. Chief Operating Officer Jon Lucas said in a statement. "Hard Rock's rich and storied music legacy is a perfect fit for Bristol,…
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In 2019, when questioned about sharing casino revenue, Pittsylvania County wasn't game

Bristol in southwest Virginia is sharing gaming-tax revenues from its casino with a dozen surrounding localities. So why won't Danville, which expects to have the Caesars Virginia casino project operating in late 2024, do the same with Pittsylvania County? First, Bristol is required by state law to share its monies generated from its casino,…
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Best Virginia Gambling Sites 2022

Gambling in Virginia is legal, but it depends on the activity in question. For instance, land-based casinos have been voted in, but online casinos aren't legal. Online sports betting - including pari-mutuel horse race wagering - as well as fantasy betting, is legal and can be accessed via a number of sites. Virginia is in the midst of building its…
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Study shows Petersburg and Richmond could sustain casino’s together

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg is primed for gaming, according to a study by the Joint Audit Review and Commission, which studied what could happen if the city decides to build a casino. JLARC staff presented the results of the study to State Lawmakers Monday. According to the JALRC study, if Petersburg opens a casino by 2027 within its first…
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Cordish's revenge? It emerges as operator of proposed Petersburg casino

The Cordish Companies, a well-established casino developer spurned by Richmond last year in the sweepstakes to build a gaming resort in the capital, has emerged as the preferred operator of a proposed casino in Petersburg that got a big boost this week from the state's legislative watchdog agency. The Petersburg City Council unanimously approved…
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Virginia Lottery should be state’s primary gambling regulator

Virginia should give a single state agency the power to regulate most gambling. According to a new report, splitting those duties among multiple agencies creates oversight and enforcement gaps in a rapidly expanding industry. Nonpartisan policy analysts also determined a casino in Petersburg would be viable while leaving it to the General Assembly…
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October: Gambling needs more holistic management

Gambling treatment and support services need to dovetail better with debt advice, to ensure recovery pathways for people affected by gambling harm are more likely to succeed, according to a new report by the University of Bristol. The report in partnership with StepChange Debt Charity, supported by the Gambling Commission, finds gambling is only…
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Study finds Petersburg, Richmond could support casinos, separately or together

Petersburg could support the operation of a casino, regardless of whether Richmond were to host one as well, a long-awaited legislative study concluded on Monday. If both cities opened casinos in 2028, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission found that the amount of tax revenues and new jobs would be lower in Petersburg than if Richmond…
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Two New Virginian Casinos Are Better Than One Study Finds

Virginia is debating whether to add new casinos, but fear of cannibalizing revenue has permeated legislators' midst. These qualms may now be put to rest following the results of a study that were revealed on Monday. According to the survey, Petersburg and Richmond could support a casino separately or together, but ideally, there would be two…
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Tribe begins $275 million expansion at Murphy casino

One day after the seven-year anniversary of the Valley River Casino's grand opening just outside of Murphy, tribal officials and casino executives gathered under a bluebird sky Thursday, Sept. 29, to break ground on an expansion project whose budget is more than double that of the initial construction. "The project that we stand poised to break…
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State regulators seize 53 gambling devices from Mundy Township storefront

MUNDY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan gambling regulators removed 53 devices from an alleged illegal gaming operation at a storefront in Mundy Township. The Michigan Gaming Control Board took the 53 allegedly illegal gambling devices from The Hot Spot at 5542 Fenton Road in the retail plaza just north of Hill Road. State regulators say the Mundy…
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HR Bristol casino generates $14 million in revenues in August

Join Our channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Virginia Lottery released its casino gaming activity report for the month of August for activity at Hard Rock Bristol. The casino generated $14 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. This is a more than $2 million increase over the month of July. Virginia law…
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Bristol Casino gives race fans more entertainment options

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) - With NASCAR returning to Bristol Motor Speedway this week, it will mark the first race week since the opening of the temporary Bristol Casino. As fans flock to the speedway, the casino offers even more entertainment options on top of the on-track action to those visiting from out of town. "We have slots and table games. We a…
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Casino Royale fundraiser for museum a safe bet

Casino Royale Night at the Museum will feature all the sights and sounds of a regular casino, but with no real money at stake. Any organization or business in the area that would like to sponsor one of the casino table should contact museum director Matt Edwards. Sometimes you must spend a little to get a lot and the Mount Airy Museum of Regional…
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US casino executive satisfaction survey launches 2022 edition

Gaming industry consultancy Spectrum Gaming Group and executive search firm Bristol Associates have launched the 22nd Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey. The questionnaire is described by the parties as "a critical benchmark tool" designed to help the gambling industry attract, retain and motivate its executive talent. " Our survey…
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US casino executive satisfaction survey launches 2022 edition
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ETSU home to state’s second gambling treatment clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Most people who gamble don't wind up having any serious problems with that pastime, but about 6% of those who roll the dice will develop at least some problem, and an even smaller number will have serious issues. Serious enough, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) clinical psychology professor Meredith Ginley said,…
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ETSU home to state’s second gambling treatment clinic
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Potawatomi casino's gambling wins return to near pre-pandemic levels

See what Potawatomi Hotel & Casino's renovated space will look likePotawatomi Hotel & Casino announces a $100 million renovation project for the casino's third floor impacting 120000 square feet of space. The Potawatomi tribe's Milwaukee casino is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The casino at 1721 W. Canal St. won at least $388 million - and…
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Potawatomi casino's gambling wins return to near pre-pandemic levels
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Michigan Busts Alleged Slot Gambling Dens In Flint

Michigan investigators on Aug. 18 confiscated 11 video slot machines and 56 computers allegedly used for illegal gambling plus $10141 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards in raids conducted at two Flint locations. The announcement came this week from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The Cellular Vault and Cellular Bank were the names of…
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Michigan Busts Alleged Slot Gambling Dens In Flint
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Illinois investigators seize slot machines and cash in illegal gambling raid

The raids took place on 18 August 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 two businesses by the Michigan…
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Illinois investigators seize slot machines and cash in illegal gambling raid
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Revenue at Hard Rock’s new Virginia casino hits $11.7m in debut month

The temporary Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened its doors on July 8 having received a license from the Virginia Lottery Board in April this year. Construction work is ongoing for a permanent facility in the city, with this expected to open in the summer of 2024. For July, AGR, which is calculated as total wagers minus players winnings,…
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Revenue at Hard Rock’s new Virginia casino hits $11.7m in debut month
Smoky Mountain News

Tribe, Caesars break ground on $650 million Virginia casino project

The tribe, through EBCI Holdings LLC, will have a 49.5% stake in the project, as will Caesars. A business owner from the City of Danville will hold the remaining 1%, Sneed said. Once complete, Caesars Virginia will include a 500-room hotel and a gaming floor with more than 1300 slots, 85 live table games, 24 electronic table games, a World Series…
Sports
Tribe, Caesars break ground on $650 million Virginia casino project
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Virginia: Hard Rock's temporary Bristol Casino an early success with thousands of visitors in first few weeks

A month and a half after its opening, the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, has proven to be an early success. Virginia's first casino, which celebrated its first six weeks of operation Friday, has thus far exceeded expectations, drawing thousands of visitors to the former Bristol Mall and documenting guests from 49 states, with Alaska as…
Lottery
Virginia: Hard Rock's temporary Bristol Casino an early success with thousands of visitors in first few weeks
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Michigan Authorities Confiscate 67 Devices Used for Illegal Gambling

On August 18, 2022, authorities in the state of Michigan busted illegal gambling schemes at two separate venues located in Flint, confiscating slot machines, computers, and cash. Michigan investigators were tipped off by the public that two storefront locations in Flint act as illegal gambling venues. On August 18 a joint action between the…
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Michigan Authorities Confiscate 67 Devices Used for Illegal Gambling
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State seizes 67 gambling devices, cash from alleged storefront casinos in Flint

FLINT, MI - Eleven video slot machines, 56 computers authorities say were used for illegal gambling and more than $10000 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards were seized by state investigators last week in raids at two Flint storefront casinos. The raids took place Thursday, Aug. 18, at The Cellular Vault, 3301 Corunna Rd., and Cellular…
Law
State seizes 67 gambling devices, cash from alleged storefront casinos in Flint
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67 gambling devices, $10K seized from two alleged Flint storefront casinos

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - State investigators confiscated 67 gambling devices and $10141 in suspected gambling proceeds from two locations in Flint. Authorities seized the machines, cash, associated equipment, and business records from the Cellular Vault, located at 3301 Corunna Rd., and the Cellular Bank, located at 4622 N. Saginaw St. The joint…
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67 gambling devices, $10K seized from two alleged Flint storefront casinos
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11 slot machines, 56 gambling computers confiscated from 2 businesses in Flint, officials say

FLINT, Mich. - State investigators confiscated 11 video slot machines and 56 computers that were being used as part of illegal gambling operations at two businesses in Flint, according to authorities. Raids were conducted Thursday (Aug. 18) at The Cellular Vault on Corunna Road and Cellular Bank on North Saginaw Street, officials said. Authorities…
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11 slot machines, 56 gambling computers confiscated from 2 businesses in Flint, officials say
The Sports Geek

Interim Hard Rock Casino in Bristol Made $11.7 M Last Month

The Bristol Casino owned by Hard Rock generated nearly $12 million in revenues from slot machines and table games during its first month of operation. Known as Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock, opened last July 8th at the site of the former Bristol Mall located seconds off Interstate 81 (Exit 1 in VA). In its casino activity report released…
Lottery
Interim Hard Rock Casino in Bristol Made $11.7 M Last Month
Bristol Herald Courier

Localities are big winners with $50K each after first month of casino operation

BRISTOL, Va. - The new Bristol Casino, Future Home of Hard Rock, generated nearly $12 million in adjusted gaming revenues during its initial month of operation. Open for less than 23 full days during July, the Bristol Casino generated $11.717 million in adjusted gross revenue, or about $509400 per day, according to the Virginia Lottery which…
Lottery
Localities are big winners with $50K each after first month of casino operation
Augusta Free Press

Jackpot! Virginia Lottery distributes record $779 million to K-12 public schools

The big winner for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, was K-12 public education in Virginia. The Virginia Lottery had record-setting profits in 2021-22 which resulted in a distribution of $779.6 million for public schools in the Commonwealth. Every dollar of profit generated by Virginia Lottery sales is constitutionally required to go to K-12…
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Jackpot! Virginia Lottery distributes record $779 million to K-12 public schools
Augusta Free Press

HR Bristol casino generates nearly $12 million in revenues in first month

HR Bristol generated $11.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in the month of July, according to a report released by the Virginia Lottery on Monday. Virginia law assesses a graduated tax on a casino's AGR, or wagers minus winnings, and an 18 percent tax assessment generated over $2.1 million in taxes paid to the Gaming…
Finance
HR Bristol casino generates nearly $12 million in revenues in first month
WJHL

$37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st week

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - An update from Gaming Compliance on Wednesday revealed that gamblers spent more than $37 million at Bristol Casino from July 5-14. The Hard Rock chain welcomed the public into its 30000-square-foot facility for the first time on July 8. The first nine days - including soft opening events - saw $34577021 spent at slot machines…
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$37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st week
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Hard Rock Eyeing Potential Casino In Southeastern Wisconsin

Hard Rock International is teaming up with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to potentially bring a casino to southeastern Wisconsin near the Illinois state line. The two groups announced their partnership last week, with the goal of opening a casino in Kenosha. The Menominee Tribe previously attempted to open an off-reservation casino at the…
Sports
Hard Rock Eyeing Potential Casino In Southeastern Wisconsin
Chattanooga Times Free Press

New Bristol Casino rakes in $37.5 million during debut and more business news

Bristol Casino debut rakes in $37.5 million Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation, and were also slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14, according to the…
Lottery
New Bristol Casino rakes in $37.5 million during debut and more business news
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New Virginia casino near NC line rakes in $37.5 million in wagers in 1st week

BRISTOL, Va. (AP/WNCN) - Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation. Those who played were slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14. It paid out more than $33.7 in…
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New Virginia casino near NC line rakes in $37.5 million in wagers in 1st week
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