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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…

Payment Methods ・ 07 March 2024

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What States Is BetRivers Casino Legal In?

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Bonuses ・ 25 February 2024

Greensboro News And Record

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…

Finance ・ 17 February 2024

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth: 1st year in review

It was billed as a major tax driver for Portsmouth and a project that would bring in outside investments to the region. How much is the city actually benefitting? PORTSMOUTH, Va. - To date, Rivers Casino Portsmouth remains the only fully built, non-temporary brick-and-mortar casino gaming operation in Virginia. For years, the project was hailed as…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2024

Virginia Mercury

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…

Law ・ 26 January 2024

The Washington Post

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…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

Richmond Times

Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games

The General Assembly banned the games in 2020, but a court injunction froze enforcement until late last year. Such games have been an important source of income for convenience stores, restaurants and truck stops, especially during the pandemic. "To me, this is a small-business issue," said state Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, one of the…

Law ・ 10 January 2024

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Rivers Casino to open January 15, 2023 in Portsmouth

The complex will bring about 1300 jobs to Hampton Roads. PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Get ready to place your bets: Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced on Facebook that it will open Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 3 p.m. "Play the hottest games, catch the best live shows, watch big-screen sports and enjoy a world of new flavors," the post read. Roy Corby, the…

Land-based ・ 31 December 2023

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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…

Law ・ 28 December 2023

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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…

Law ・ 27 December 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth opening pushed back to Jan. 23

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - The opening of Virginia's first free-standing casino has been delayed. Instead of the previously announced opening scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 15, it now is being moved to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Rivers Casino Portsmouth officials say the delay will give them additional time to test and verify new gaming equipment. New…

Land-based ・ 16 December 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth opening delayed

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - The opening of Virginia's first free-standing casino has been delayed. Instead of the previously announced opening scheduled for Sunday, January 15, it now is being moved to Monday, January 23, at 10 a.m. Rivers Casino Portsmouth officials say the delay will give them additional time to test and verify new gaming…

Land-based ・ 16 December 2023

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Hampton Roads’ first casino opens in Portsmouth early January

Rivers Casino Portsmouth officials announced Monday that they will open their doors to the community on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. The $340 million gaming and entertainment venue is part of a planned Entertainment District along Victory Boulevard - just south of I-264. The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved the casino's operator's license…

Land-based ・ 11 December 2023

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Get a sneak peek at Portsmouth’s casino ahead of its January 2023 opening

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - With a little over a month left until it opens to the public, Rivers Casino Portsmouth gave a sneak peek at what to expect from Virginia's first full-service casino. The $340 million gaming and entertainment venue will open its doors to the public on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at 3 p.m. The casino is part of a planned…

Land-based ・ 11 December 2023

Virginia Business

Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans Jan. 15 opening

Rivers Casino Portsmouth will open to the public Jan. 15 at 3 p.m., according to an announcement Monday. The $340 million venue, part of a planned entertainment district along Victory Boulevard off Interstate 264, will feature 1448 slot machines, 57 table games and 24 poker tables as well as 10 bars and restaurants and an event space. It also…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 18 November 2023

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Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth records lowest monthly revenue at $20 million in October

Virginia's Rivers Casino Portsmouth reported revenues of just over $20 million in October, marking the lowest monthly figure since its inauguration in January 2023. Although only slightly below its peak of nearly $25 million in February, the casino has experienced a gradual decline in revenue since its initial month of operation, WAVY-TV…

Land-based ・ 17 November 2023

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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…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

World Casino News

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…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 16 November 2023

Bristol Herald Courier

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…

Finance ・ 16 November 2023

PBS

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…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

AP News

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…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

WTVR

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…

Finance ・ 07 November 2023

WTOP

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…

Finance ・ 07 November 2023

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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader

VIRGINIA - State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) received an $85000 donation on Oct. 23 from Building a Remarkable Virginia, the political action committee created by the developer who wants to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, according to the latest campaign finance filing. "The Comstock Companies are one of the…

Politics ・ 03 November 2023

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…

Finance ・ 17 October 2023

Danville Register & Bee

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…

Finance ・ 16 October 2023

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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,…

Land-based ・ 29 September 2023

The Roanoke Times

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…

Finance ・ 19 September 2023

Richmond Times

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…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

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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…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

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Planners, council pave way for possible casino at Carolina Crossroads

The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board and city council this evening put the city in the consideration for a casino in the Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District by approving a land use amendment that would allow gambling in the district. City Manager Kelly Traynham wrote in a memo to both panels that the North Carolina General Assembly…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

WTVR

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…

Law ・ 24 August 2023

News And Advance

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…

Finance ・ 18 August 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 17 August 2023

Bristol Herald Courier

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…

Finance ・ 17 August 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 16 August 2023

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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.…

Travel ・ 15 August 2023

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Greg Carlin shares vision for Lilac Mall casino in Rochester NH

ROCHESTER - The man behind a proposal to open a casino at the Lilac Mall says he has the experience needed, and he believes Rochester is the perfect location. Entrepreneur Greg Carlin says Rochester Gaming, the name depicted in conceptual plans is a placeholder name, and no official name has yet been chosen. Carlin's plan will go before the…

Industry ・ 04 August 2023

Richmond BizSense

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…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

Danville Register & Bee

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…

Finance ・ 26 July 2023

Richmond Times

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…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

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Four casinos could come to rural NC under legislative proposal

State House and Senate leaders are considering legalizing up to four new casinos across the state. Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters Thursday that Republicans are working on legislation that would allow for casinos in Nash, Rockingham and Anson counties, as well as one run by the Lumbee Tribe in southeastern North Carolina. Berger and House…

Law ・ 22 July 2023

Star Exponent

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…

Finance ・ 19 July 2023

Gaming Intelligence

Virginia land-based gaming market tops $52.2 million in record June

Virginia's land-based casino market reached a new monthly high in June as gaming revenue topped $52.2 million after including a full month for Caesars Virginia. June's total comprised $38.5 million from slot machines and $13.7 million from table games, according to the Virginia Lottery's latest casino gaming activity report. Rivers Casino…

Industry ・ 18 July 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth sees decrease in revenue in June: Report

Posted at 3:55 PM, Jul 14, 2023 and last updated2023-07-14 17:00:53-04 PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth made $20.5 million in June, according to the Virginia Lottery's monthly casino activity report released on Friday. News 3:28 PM, Jun 15, 2023 The total is down from May when the casino brought in $20.6 million. Included in June's total…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2023

TimesNews

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…

Finance ・ 15 July 2023

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Revenue holds above $20M at Rivers Casino Portsmouth for June

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Revenue at Rivers Casino Portsmouth held steady in June above the $20 million mark, at $20.5 million, according to the latest casino gaming report from the Virginia Lottery. In June, Rivers earned $13.6 million from its 1418 slot machines and $6.9 million from 81 table games, with the City of Portsmouth getting $1.2 million…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2023

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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…

Industry ・ 14 July 2023

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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…

Land-based ・ 13 July 2023

WTKR

Rivers Casino Portsmouth sees drop in revenue during April: Report

The casino made $21.3 million in April, compared to March's $23.6 million. Posted at 8:30 PM, May 16, 2023 and last updated2023-05-16 23:33:21-04 PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth saw a drop in revenue during April, according to the Virginia Lottery's latest report. News 7:51 PM, May 05, 2023 The casino made $21.3 million in April,…

Finance ・ 12 June 2023

Spectrum News

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…

Industry ・ 06 June 2023

Virginia Business

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…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2023

WTKR

Rivers Casino Portsmouth pays $275,000 for alleged gaming law violations

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth had to pay the Virginia Lottery $275000 following a settlement signed by the two entities in March. News 3 learned the two parties formed the agreement after the Virginia Lottery identified alleged violations of the Casino Gaming Law in January and February this year. The Virginia Lottery is responsible…

Law ・ 07 May 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth agrees to pay $275K for alleged gaming law violations

According to the settlement agreement, the Virginia Lottery found violations regarding underage people and unauthorized games. PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth agreed to pay $275000 to the Virginia Lottery following allegations of violations. According to a settlement agreement and a brief presentation by Virginia Lottery Executive…

Law ・ 06 May 2023

Tahlequah Daily Press

Rivers Casino Portsmouth penalized $275,000 for alleged gaming violations involving underaged individuals

PORTSMOUTH - Rivers Casino Portsmouth agreed to pay $275000 in March after the Virginia Lottery spotted several alleged gaming violations. In January and February, the Virginia Lottery, which regulates casinos throughout the commonwealth, worked with the casino to review alleged violations of the Casino Gaming Law, according to a settlement…

Land-based ・ 06 May 2023

The Virginian Pilot

Portsmouth casino offers benefits to city, region

The Hampton Roads region has seen significant growth over the past few decades, but Portsmouth has been left holding the bag. That's why I am proud to support the newly opened River's Portsmouth Casino that will bring year-round jobs and an economic revival to the city. One of the main benefits of the River's Portsmouth Casino is the amount of tax…

Travel ・ 05 May 2023

Virginia Business

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…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2023

cardinalnews.org

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…

Sports ・ 27 April 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 20 April 2023

Star Exponent

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…

Finance ・ 19 April 2023

Casino City Times

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…

Finance ・ 17 April 2023

TimesNews

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…

Finance ・ 16 April 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 15 April 2023

The Roanoke Times

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…

Finance ・ 30 March 2023

TimesNews

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…

Finance ・ 24 March 2023

Gaming Intelligence

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…

Finance ・ 24 March 2023

Yogonet

Hard Rock's temporary Bristol Casino expands gaming offering, adds new "Party Pit" area

Hard Rock officials announced a new "Party Pit" and additional gaming opportunities have been added to the temporary Bristol Casino in Virginia. The recently completed expansion sees the introduction of nearly 30 new slot machines and eight new table games to the casino's lineup. "We are thrilled to offer new slots and table games for our guests,"…

Land-based ・ 24 March 2023

World Casino News

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…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2023

Casino City Times

Virginia Lottery records almost $38.4 million in gaming revenue for February

Finance ・ 16 March 2023

Danville Register & Bee

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…

Finance ・ 16 March 2023

13 News Now

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…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2023

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…

Finance ・ 16 March 2023

WTKR

Rivers Casino Portsmouth generates more than $24.5 million in first full month

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - It's been just under two months since Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened its doors on Jan. 23 to much fanfare. According to a new report from the Virginia Lottery, it appears people's enthusiasm for the city's new casino did not diminish the following month. In the month of February, the casino made more than $24.5 million in…

Finance ・ 16 March 2023

Wavy

Rivers Casino Portsmouth makes almost $25M in February, report says

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Rivers Casino Portsmouth has made almost $25 million in its first full first month open, according to a report from the Virginia Lottery. In February 2023, Rivers Casino Portsmouth reported $24661600.84 in Adjusted Gaming Revenue. Over $17 million of this revenue came from slots at the casino while the rest of the money…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2023

The Daily News

Ships Ahoy! Rivers Casino Announces Partnership With MSC Cruises

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 14, 2023-- If cold temps and wintery weather have you feeling blue, we've got good news … Rush Rewards Members can take a vacation at sea with MSC Cruises! Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino announced a partnership today with the cruise line that grants Rush Reward Members at all Rivers Casino locations an annual…

Industry ・ 15 March 2023

Gaming Intelligence

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…

Finance ・ 27 February 2023

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…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2023

Card Player

New Casino Opens In State Of Virginia

A new casino has officially started taking bets in the state of Virginia. Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening, making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia's "first full-service permanent" casino, according to an announcement. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino…

Industry ・ 01 February 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…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

Patch

Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot? $653 Million

CONCORD, NH - The Powerball jackpot on Wednesday is expected to be more than $650 million. There has not been a winner since early November - 31 consecutive drawings, leading the jackpot to grow to an estimated $653 million. A single player in California purchased a $2.04 billion jackpot ticket, the highest ever. At $653 million, it would be the…

Lottery ・ 01 February 2023

WTVR

Portsmouth casino adds nonsmoking sections after complaints

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - After its first official weekend of being open, Rivers Casino has already made some changes to accommodate feedback from the crowds of patrons. The biggest change is the addition of nonsmoking sections throughout the casino floor. Effective immediately, a spokesperson for the casino says half of the gaming area will be nonsmoking…

Land-based ・ 31 January 2023

ABC 8 News

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…

Land-based ・ 31 January 2023

US Bets

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…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2023

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…

Land-based ・ 14 January 2023

US Bets

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…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2023

Gambling News

Rush Street Expanded Konami's SYNKROS to Latest Rivers Casino

Rush Street Gaming expanded the scope of Konami Gaming's SYNKROS casino management system to cover the company's new world-class casino destination, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Rush Street Gaming selected the SYNKROS casino management system for its new land-based casino that is set to become the first permanent casino in…

Land-based ・ 31 December 2022

Konami

Rush Street Gaming Expands Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System to include Rivers Casino Portsmouth

Rush Street Gaming announced the selection of Konami Gaming, Inc.'s SYNKROS® casino management system for Rivers Casino Portsmouth, a new world-class destination in Portsmouth, Va. Set to become the state's first permanent casino when it opens on January 15, 2023, Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the fifth location in Rush Street's portfolio to…

Land-based ・ 31 December 2022

The Boston Globe

Workers renew effort to ban smoking in R.I. casinos

PROVIDENCE - Vanessa Baker, a gaming supervisor at Bally's Tiverton Casino, sees only two options as she fights to ban smoking at Rhode Island's casinos. "I am going to get fired or die because it's killing me," she said. Baker, 57, of Portsmouth, takes 10 medications, uses two inhalers, and now needs a nebulizer. She attributes her respiratory…

Law ・ 27 December 2022

Island Echo

HOW DID THE ISLE OF WIGHT BECOME AN ONLINE CASINO MECCA?

Online casinos have always been popular within the United Kingdom. It's one of the most accessible countries regarding access to the best casino sites. However, one place in the UK has outpaced others on online casinos. That place is the Isle of Wight. This 150-square-mile island has exploded to become one of the largest online casino meccas in the…

Law ・ 26 December 2022

Yogonet

Virginia: Rivers Casino Portsmouth to become the state's first permanent casino on January 15

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is set to become the first permanent casino to open in Virginia. The facility is expected to open its doors to the general public on January 15, 2023, and on January 10 and January 12 it will open for two "charity days." Less than a month away from its debut, on Tuesday General Manager Roy Corby hosted a media…

Land-based ・ 22 December 2022

Bristol Herald Courier

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…

Law ・ 22 December 2022