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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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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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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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Pamunkey Tribe Submits Plan for HeadWaters Casino

NORFOLK, VA - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe and its development team has submitted a preliminary site plan for HeadWaters Resort & Casino to the City of Norfolk. This submittal follows several months of productive meetings between the city and the tribe to keep the process moving forward. The preliminary site plan now includes an overall layout of the…
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Pamunkey Tribe Submits Plan for HeadWaters Casino
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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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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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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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Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week; $673,000 in taxes generated

BRISTOL - Patrons of the new Bristol Casino wagered more than $37.5 million - and won more than $33.7 million - during its first full week of operation. Those figures were presented Wednesday to the Virginia Lottery Board, which oversees casinos, sports wagering and lottery operations in the state. Totals are from July 5-14, but primarily starting…
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Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week; $673,000 in taxes generated
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Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week

BRISTOL, Va. -Patrons of the new Bristol Casino wagered more than $37.5 million - and won more than $33.7 million - during its first full week of operation. Those figures were presented Wednesday to the Virginia Lottery Board, which oversees casinos, sports wagering and lottery operations in the state. Totals are from July 5-14, but primarily…
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Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week
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Portsmouth: Chaos + Casino = Chaos

Portsmouth has a lot of problems. Look for them to get worse in February when its new casino is scheduled to open. A key thing you need to know about the casino is that it is the realization of Louise Lucas' vision. Sen. Lucas has spent 22 years promoting a casino in Portsmouth. As if that was just the thing Portsmouth needed to become a successful…
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Harbor Park casino on tap in Norfolk

A Harbor Park casino is on tap for the home of the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A; International League), as the Pamunkey Indian Tribe seeks to install a temporary facility until a permanent gaming hall is constructed. It's not a done deal, but the proposal proceeded to the point where it's been approved by the city's Planning Commission. The Pamunkey…
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Harbor Park casino on tap in Norfolk
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Virginia Casino: Hard Rock will open a temporary casino in Bristol in July

Hard Rock International has finally set a date for the "grand opening" of its temporary, full-service real-money casino in Bristol, Virginia. On 8 July 2022, the interim facility located at the old Bristol Mall will welcome guests for the first time. Construction plans kicked off in December 2021 after Hard Rock gained approval from the Virginia…
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Virginia Casino: Hard Rock will open a temporary casino in Bristol in July
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HeadWaters Casino developers consider temporary facility

The city of Norfolk may be able to offer gambling sooner than planned if a new idea gains any traction among city council members. The HeadWaters Resort & Casino developers want to create a temporary facility while the new project is in the works, offering gambling inside Harbor Park. The plan is to create a temporary gaming location inside the…
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HeadWaters Casino developers consider temporary facility
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Ceremonial Groundbreaking to Be Held in December

The Mayor of Portsmouth, Virginia, confirmed the ceremonial event for Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which will be held on Tuesday, December 7. Further information as to what the ceremony might entail was not provided by the mayor, but it is known that the casino will be built on 57 acres of land. One additional detail that is known about the new casino…
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Ceremonial Groundbreaking to Be Held in December
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Richmond narrows down new casino proposals to shortlist of three

The city of Richmond, Virginia, has narrowed down the number of applications for a new casino from six to just three this week. The remaining three in play comprise plans from Bally's Corporation, the Cordish Companies and a joint effort between Colonial Downs and Urban One. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Wind Creek…
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Richmond narrows down new casino proposals to shortlist of three
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Portsmouth breaks ground for new real-money casino in City

Portsmouth mayor Shannon Glover stated that the city's new real-money casino would break ground on December 7th. While the mayor did not specify what activities will take place during the groundbreaking ceremony, one thing is certain: Rush Street Gaming of Chicago will invest $300 million to build the Rivers Casino Portsmouth on 57 acres just south…
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More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…
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More states considering casino gambling expansion
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Could the Richmond casino end up elsewhere? It’s up to state legislators

Before Richmonders went to the polls a week ago, Alfred Liggins, CEO of the city's would-be casino developer Urban One, theorized on what might happen if the casino referendum failed. "If it doesn't pass in the city of Richmond, I believe that the General Assembly will ultimately look to put it in a locality in and around Richmond in Central…
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New Caesars Casino in Virginia Features WSOP-Branded Poker Room

Caesars Entertainment revealed renderings last Friday for its planned $500 million casino and hotel in Danville, Virginia, which will include a 25 table, WSOP-branded poker room. Construction of Caesars Danville is expected to start in December and be completed sometime in 2023. The casino was designed by Marnell Companies, the same architectural…
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New Caesars Casino in Virginia Features WSOP-Branded Poker Room
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Virginia Lottery approves permanent casino gaming regulations

Virginia Lottery has approved proposed plans for regulations which would see casino gaming enter the state. These build upon initial emergency casino regulations previously approved by the Board on February 3, and will now pass to the governor for approval. After this there will be a 60-day public comment period, leading up to final approval by the…
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Virginia Lottery approves permanent casino gaming regulations
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Richmond's One Casino + Resort Gains Circuit Court Referendum Approval

The regional council's petition has been approved by the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond, which will result in the inclusion of a referendum on the proposed One Casino+ Resort on the November ballot. After the Richmond city council approved the'Host Community Agreement' for the property last month, this is the next stage in bringing the…
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Richmond's One Casino + Resort Gains Circuit Court Referendum Approval
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One Casino and Resort has its terms set

The city council for the Virginia city of Richmond has reportedly finalized the terms of the deal that could see the capital community's envisioned One Casino and Resort open its doors to players and guests before the end of 2024. According to a Monday report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper, the body revealed that the arrangement will…
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Cordish Sues the City of Norfolk Over Alleged Casino Deal

The Cordish Companies has filed a lawsuit against the city of Norfolk, Virginia over an alleged broken casino development agreement. The plaintiff claims that the city was supposed to give it preference to construct a casino at the Waterside entertainment center when casino gambling was legalized in the state. Instead, the city allegedly…
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Cordish Sues the City of Norfolk Over Alleged Casino Deal
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How has the Virginia online gambling industry performed in 2021?

Back in March of 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed HB 896 and SB 384 to bring legal sports betting to the state. A few weeks later, Gov. Ralph Northam sent amended versions of the bills to lawmakers, and legal sports betting officially went live on January 21, 2021. So, the important question that arises is how has the Virginia online…
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How has the Virginia online gambling industry performed in 2021?
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Virginians Have Many New Gambling Options, But Not Online Casinos

Virginia lawmakers aren't wasting any time on opening up Old Dominion to legal wagering. The state has authorized construction of five retail casinos at a cost of nearly $2.3 billion. Also in the last year, it passed legislation to create seven licensed online sportsbooks and an iLottery. The only major gambling products absent from this recent…
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Virginians Have Many New Gambling Options, But Not Online Casinos
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Evaluation Period Begins for Virginia Casino Projects

The Virginia Lottery Board is now ready to accept applications for a gaming license in four cities: Bristol, Norfolk, Danville, and Portsmouth. Voters approved each city last year for casino gaming and now it's time for proposals to be considered. Voter-approved casino operators must now undergo a full evaluation to ensure that everyone associated…
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Evaluation Period Begins for Virginia Casino Projects
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Virginia Lottery Board accepting gaming license applications

The Virginia Lottery Board will now accept gaming license applications from four voter-approved casino projects, and Richmond officials voted earlier this week to place its casino referendum on the November ballot. Casino operators chosen by voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth must undergo a comprehensive financial evaluation and…
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Four Cities in Virginia May Build Casinos after November Ballot

Residents of four cities in Virginia will vote on a referendum in November for or against the building of casinos. The construction of casinos in four Virginia cities could be approved if residents give the green light on November's ballot. Residents of Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, and Portsmouth will be voting on a referendum in November which may…
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Four Cities in Virginia May Build Casinos after November Ballot
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Richmond picks Urban One casino in South Side for November referendum

A panel of Richmond officials has selected Urban One's casino project in South Richmond, concluding a months-long evaluation of various casino development plans the city requested. While Richmond voters will decide whether to permit the project in a referendum on Nov. 2, pending City Council approval, the evaluation panel's decision means that the…
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Richmond picks Urban One casino in South Side for November referendum
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New Norfolk Casino May Bring Millions in Gambling Tax Revenue

The proposed casino by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in Norfolk may bring millions in gambling tax revenue, said City Manager Chip Filler. The new casino project is pending the approval of Norfolk residents in November. Earlier this week, at a City Council work session, officials of Norfolk, Virginia revealed projections about the gambling tax revenue…
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New Norfolk Casino May Bring Millions in Gambling Tax Revenue