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Pro-casino effort in Richmond, Virginia, concedes defeat in second referendum

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

Law ・ 08 November 2023

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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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Breaking down Richmond’s (second) casino referendum

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

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

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Richmond Previews ‘Grand’ New Casino Resort On The Ballot This Year

On August 31, Richmonders got their first look at new plans for the proposed resort, casino and entertainment complex that will be on the ballot this fall. "Urban One has been successful because we have always been clear about what we do and who we serve, and I count it a blessing that the city of Richmond has been among the communities we have…

Travel ・ 13 September 2023

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Casino for child care skirts the real question: Who pays?

It's hard not to get excited about easy money. The latest iteration of the previously voted down casino resort on the city's South Side is back in play, and earlier this week Mayor Levar Stoney couldn't wait to announce the goodie package: An upfront $26 million to build two new child care facilities at city community centers, money for parks and…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

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Richmond Previews Black-Owned Casino Proposal On Ballot

On August 31, Richmonders got their first look at new plans for the proposed resort, casino and entertainment complex that will be on the ballot this fall. "Urban One has been successful because we have always been clear about what we do and who we serve, and I count it a blessing that the city of Richmond has been among the communities we have…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

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Urban One, Churchill Downs unveil plans for newly proposed Richmond casino

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The new proposal for Urban One and Churchill Downs' $562 million resort, casino and entertainment was unveiled on Thursday, Aug. 31, with all new details on what the project would entail. The announcement comes hot off the heels of recent wins for the proposal. Last week, a judge ruled in favor of the City of Richmond's…

Industry ・ 01 September 2023

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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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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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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…

Law ・ 21 October 2022

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Virginia judge greenlights Richmond petition for second casino referendum on November's ballot

A judge has granted the city of Richmond, Virginia, its request for a second casino referendum, to be conducted this November. The city council committee had unanimously voted in favor of the idea in January, seeking to pursue the failed Urban ONE casino project a second time after it was narrowly voted down by residents in November last year. The…

Law ・ 06 May 2022

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Judge Approves Second Referendum for Richmond Casino

Richmonders will get another chance to vote for a casino in Richmond's Southside after a judge in Virginia approved a second referendum for November 2022. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant has granted the Virginia city's request to hold a second casino referendum in November. gives citizens another bite of…

Law ・ 22 March 2022

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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…

Law ・ 09 November 2021

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Jim Ukrop column: Rejecting casino can maintain RVA's momentum

In 1981, The New York Times published an opinion article entitled "A Case Against Casino Gambling," written by the former head of the Connecticut Gaming Policy Board. He was wary of the grandiose promises being made by those backing the state's first casino project, saying they "are likely to argue that [they] provide for the bettor a chance to…

Jobs ・ 31 October 2021

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Activists make last effort to win over voters ahead of casino vote Tuesday

RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) - Richmond residents are three days away from learning whether a casino will be built on the Southside of the city. Saturday, leaders for and against the idea made final efforts to win over voters before the referendum appears on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 2. Saturday is the last day Richmonders could vote early on whether or not…

Jobs ・ 30 October 2021

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Rev. Al Sharpton stumps for Urban ONE casino just days before election

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton came to Richmond on Friday to voice his support for the Urban ONE casino project in the midst of Richmonders casting their referendum votes early and by mail. Sharpton said it wasn't his radio contract with Urban ONE that drew him to supporting the project but the historic opportunity…

Lottery ・ 30 October 2021

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More than $2 million has been poured into Richmond's casino debate. On Tuesday, the voters decide

Richmond voters will decide next week whether to permit a casino in the city. After the polls close Tuesday night, area residents will know whether a planned casino with a 250-room resort hotel can rise along I-95 next to the Philip Morris factory in south Richmond. The owners of the casino project - media conglomerate Urban One and Rosie's gaming…

Politics ・ 30 October 2021

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Senator Kaine votes ‘no’ to One Casino as Richmond residents gear up for election day

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Richmond residents have less than a month to decide if they want a casino in their city. Residents will vote'yes' or'no' to developing ONE Casino+ Resort on the city's southside on Nov. 2. If the Las Vegas-style casino is approved, 25.5 million dollars will be given to the city upfront. 8News has learned that the money is…

Law ・ 06 October 2021

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Richmond asking citizens to give feedback on how casino money is spent

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The City of Richmond announced on Friday that it is launching an engagement effort to get resident's feedback on how they would like the city to spend the $25.5 million that will be paid upfront by ONE Casino and Resort if voters approve the casino gaming referendum on Nov. 2. This monetary payment is part of the…

Travel ・ 14 August 2021