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Gambling News - 'Virginia'
Casino
September 23, 2025
Norfolk Officials Count on Boyd’s New Casino to Boost the Economy
With Norfolk set to become the home of Virginia’s latest land-based casino, officials hope that the new property will serve as a key economic driver. While the opening of the permanent casino is still several years away, Boyd Gaming will soon open a temporary venue, tapping into the local demand for gaming. Boyd Is Working […]

Lottery
September 17, 2025
Woman Wins Lottery – Donates Entire Sum to Charities
A Virginia woman has won big from the lottery, securing a $150,000 payday, but instead of reveling in the money herself, she decided to share the full amount with several charities. Identified as Carrie Edwards, the lucky winner guessed five numbers plus the Powerball number during the September 8 drawing, securing the six-figure prize. Immediately, […]

Industry
September 10, 2025
VCU Professor Talks About the Rise of Problem Gambling in Virginia
Carolyn E. Hawley, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at VCU’s College of Health Professions, has gained a deep understanding of the risks linked to gambling through a variety of community-focused research initiatives and shared recent findings on the subject. Hawley Says Problem Gambling Can Be Hard to Identify […]

Legal
August 29, 2025
Eastville Officer Accused in $819K Inheritance Scam to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Prosecutors allege that Eastville police officer Jerry Keith Brady Jr. misled friends by making false claims about an inheritance in order to borrow over $819,000. He has been federally charged with wire fraud and money laundering. Eastville Officer Arrested over Alleged Scam Related to His Gambling Addiction Brady Jr, 38, of Belle Haven, was arrested […]

Casino
August 22, 2025
Potential Billions at Stake as Virginia Considers Legal Online Casinos
Virginia lawmakers are taking another look at the idea of making online casinos legal. These casinos, often referred to as iGaming, bring both money-making opportunities and regulations-related problems. Virginia Considers Legal Online Betting, Weighing Billions in Possible Gain The topic of iGaming in Virginia was front and center at an August 19 meeting. The group […]
Lottery
August 13, 2025
Virginia Woman Hits $100K Prize on Powerball – Second Lifetime Jackpot
A Virginia woman is happy to have gotten something out of the recent Powerball draw – a $100,000 prize, as it turns out. Yet, this win is even more important to Sharon Godsey, as this is not the first time she has won six figures from the lottery. Playing 12 years ago, Godsey ended up […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Virginia’s Sportsbooks Reported an Increase in Handle in Q1
The Virginia Lottery, an organization responsible for regulating sports wagering in the Old Dominion, has published its latest wagering report. According to the figures, Virginians wagered more than they did in the prior-year period, although the handle was still lower than the handle recorded in March this year. The April Handle Increased The report, which […]
Legal
April 25, 2025
Skill Gaming Proponents Rejoice as Virginia Judge Sides with Them
A judge in Virginia has dismissed a lawsuit against a business owner who offered several Queen of Virginia (QVS2) skill machines. Opponents of the vertical were unhappy but small business owners rejoiced. A Victory of Small Businesses The lawsuit alleged that David Bogese, who owns the Breez-In Mart, had violated Virginia law by offering several […]

Industry
April 2, 2025
Virginia’s Sports Wagering Sector Reports Robust February 2025 Performance
The Virginia sports betting market remained on the rise in February 2025, with users wagering a combined $556.8 million. While this sum marks a 2.2% year-on-year rise compared to the same period in 2024, it is also a 24.4% decline compared to January 2025. These figures, published by the Virginia Lottery on 1 April, demonstrate […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
Richard Bland College to Create Dealer’s School for Live! Casino
South Prince George, VA.-based Richard Bland College of William and Mary is getting ready to launch a program designed to train aspiring casino dealers in the art of table games. The Table Games Dealer Institute will officially kick off this fall as a result of joint efforts from the upcoming Live! Casino and Hotel. 200 […]