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Virginia: US District Court sides with Richmond casino opponent in registration lists dispute

The proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino in Virginia is facing yet another hurdle as Paul Goldman, a political analyst and founder of the No Means No Casino group, sued the Board of Elections after the department refused to provide voter registration lists, which he said were typically made available to candidates and committees.…

Law ・ 25 October 2023

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Richmond casino project could be back on ballot after judge sides with city

RICHMOND, Va. -- A Richmond Circuit Court judge has a rejected a legal challenge seeking to block the city from holding a second referendum this November for a casino project on the city's south side. "I am pleased to see Judge Marchant rule in favor of the City of Richmond," said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney in reaction to the ruling. "If approved…

Law ・ 24 August 2023

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Richmond casino fight all about South Side turf

The legal fight over casino gaming is happening in a courtroom in downtown Richmond, but the real battlefront lies on the other side of the James River in South Richmond. A charitable gaming operator based next to Midlothian Turnpike is challenging the legality of Richmond's decision to award a contract to a partnership to build a…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

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Richmond’s new casino vote faces legal challenge

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A nonprofit running charitable gaming at a Richmond bingo hall is trying to block the city's latest effort to bring a casino resort to Southside. A Richmond Circuit Court judge signed an order in late July to allow the city's top election administrator to add a citywide referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot asking voters if they…

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Virginia: Richmond voters to decide on casino proposal again following Virginia Lottery approval

The Virginia Lottery has approved a preliminary application from the city of Richmond and RVA Entertainment Holdings, a joint venture of Churchill Downs Incorporated and Urban One, to include once again a casino proposal on the ballot for voters in the city this November. The renewed push comes after the Richmond City Council voted in favor of…

Lottery ・ 02 August 2023

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Do-over casino referendum appears to be a go with Tuesday court order

After narrowly rejecting the question two years ago, it appears that Richmond voters in November will be asked a second time whether the city should host a multimillion-dollar casino and resort. A Richmond Circuit Court judge on Tuesday entered an order effectively placing the casino question on the Nov. 7 ballot via a referendum. The order…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

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Richmond looking to hit the jackpot on second casino vote

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A Richmond casino could be in the cards again after the circuit court and the Virginia Lottery approved another chance for residents to vote for a casino in the city this November. A Richmond City Circuit Court judge has signed a court orderallowing the city's top election official to add the citywide referendum for a casino…

Winnings ・ 26 July 2023

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Richmond judge signs off on second casino vote

Richmonders will cast their votes a second time on whether the city will house a casino in Southside after the city received the go-ahead from a Richmond City Circuit Court Judge and the Virginia Lottery. The Richmond Office of Elections confirmed the signed petition in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing its authority to hold the…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

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Judge allows Richmond to hold another casino vote

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Richmond can have another casino vote this November - two years after voters in the city narrowly rejected a project from one of the developers behind the latest effort. The Virginia Lottery last week approved a preliminary application from the City and RVA Entertainment Holdings - a joint venture of Urban One Inc. and…

Industry ・ 26 July 2023

Richmond Times

Casino tops Richmond wish list, but affordable housing lies at the heart

Richmond's first wish from the General Assembly is another opportunity for voters to approve a casino, even if the city has to share regional gaming revenues with a potential rival operation in Petersburg. Most of Richmond's legislative priorities for the coming assembly session center on promoting affordable housing and protecting existing…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

Richmond Times

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…

Politics ・ 19 October 2022

Richmond Times

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…

Politics ・ 18 October 2022

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Casino comeback: Breaking down Richmond’s revival of Urban ONE casino project

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The billboards may be gone, but the chance of a casino in the City of Richmond is not. The majority of Richmond City Councilmembers voted Monday night to pass one resolution and two ordinances related to the revival of the Urban ONE casino project. The only councilmember to vote against the casino related items was Katherine…

Law ・ 26 January 2022

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Potential Second Chance for Failed Richmond Casino Plan

City Councilwoman Reva Trammell is making a push to have another referendum in an attempt to bring a casino to Richmond, Virginia. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A failed casino plan in Richmond, Virginia might get a second chance. Richmond City Councilwoman Reva Trammell is planning to submit a resolution on Monday that would call for another…

Travel ・ 08 January 2022

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Lightfoot’s Office Unveils Five Bids For A Chicago Casino; Public Meeting On Proposals Set For Dec. 16

CHICAGO (CBS) - City officials on Friday officially unveiled the five competing bids to run Chicago's casino, as the evaluation process continues with an eye to select a plan to present to the City Council for approval early next year. The city is planning a public meeting next month for bidders to present their plans to the public and take…

Christmas ・ 23 November 2021

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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…

Law ・ 12 August 2021

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Richmond Circuit Court Grants Petition for Casino Referendum

The Richmond Circuit Court on Tuesday approved the City Council's petition to include a referendum on the November 2 ballot for residents of the Virginia city to cast their vote on whether they want a $600 million casino resort to be developed within city limits. Richmond is the last of five cash-strapped cities to hold a citywide casino referendum…

Law ・ 11 August 2021

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Chicago Mayor extends request for proposals to build its first casino by over 2 months

hicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced Friday a deadline extension to respond to the casino Request for Proposal (RFP) to Friday, October 29. Originally, bidders had until Aug. 23 to submit a proposal. This new two-month extension gives potential bidders "more time to fully assess the Chicago casino opportunity; conduct additional due diligence;…

Travel ・ 09 August 2021

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Richmond Leaders OK Casino Host Community Agreement

A proposal for the construction of a $600 million casino-hotel resort in the Virginia City of Richmond has cleared yet another important hurdle after the City Council voted on Monday to approve the required host community agreement with property developers. The agreement outlines the expectations that both the city and the resort's developer, Urban…

Lottery ・ 27 July 2021

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Richmond Considers Pushing Back Casino Opening to Fall 2024

The Richmond City Council is considering extending the previously targeted December 31, 2023 deadline for the opening of the city's planned casino to October 1, 2024, news emerged Monday. City officials explained that pushing back the deadline would give the casino developer more time and flexibility while waiting for a license from the Virginia…

Lottery ・ 13 July 2021

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Richmond’s ONE Casino Could Open Doors in October 2024

The opening of ONE Casino and Resort in Richmond, Virginia has been postponed until October 2024. Richmond's ONE Casino+ Resort opening has been delayed until October 1, 2024. The news was announced by the city's economic development director, Leonard L. Sledge, at the City Council's Organizational Development Committee meeting on Monday. According…

Lottery ・ 09 July 2021

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Evaluation Panel recommends ONE Casino + Resort for southside Richmond; Mayor Stoney supports decision

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Richmond's Resort Casino Evaluation Panel has recommended the ONE Casino+ Resort plans to move forward as the city's casino gaming operator. The proposed site is located on Walmsley Boulevard in South Richmond and the Evaluation Panel's recommendation is backed by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, according to a release from the…

Travel ・ 20 May 2021

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Rejected casino bidder planning to file injunction against City of Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The City of Richmond started off with six casino proposals and has narrowed their pickings down to two. One of the bidder partners for a project that didn't make the cut is planning to file an injunction against the city over issues with the procurement process. Bet on Gaming Holdings, LLC was one of the partners involved…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 July 2021

The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore developer The Cordish Cos. in the running to bring casino resort to Richmond, Virginia

Baltimore developer The Cordish Cos. has advanced as one of two finalists vying to bring a resort casino to Richmond, Virginia. Cordish has proposed a $600 million Live! Casino & Hotel Richmond for the city's Scott's Addition entertainment district. Richmond officials, who are trying to boost the city's convention and tourism business, narrowed…

Travel ・ 21 May 2021

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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…

Travel ・ 20 January 2022