Casino
March 9, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Move Online Casino Bills to Negotiation Stage
Virginia legislators have advanced proposals to legalize online casinos, but key differences between the House and Senate versions mean the final outcome remains uncertain. Virginia Lawmakers Seek Compromise on Online Casino Plans Earlier this week, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved their own iGaming bills. The Senate supported House Bill 161 with a […]
Casino
February 26, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Fairfax Casino Plan with Significant Amendments
Efforts to establish a casino in Northern Virginia remain active even as lawmakers add new requirements that could delay construction and increase costs. On Tuesday, the Virginia House General Laws Committee voted 12–7 to advance Senate Bill 756 to the Appropriations Committee. The proposal would allow Fairfax County to host casino gaming, marking a significant […]
Casino
February 24, 2026
Virginia Cop Busted Over $831K Stolen to Fund Gambling Habit
The news cycle continues to be littered with news about cops ending up on the wrong side of the law, and gambling being the primary cause. This also happened in the case of Jerry Keith Brady Jr. of Belle Haven, who has now been sentenced to 36 months in prison. Ex-Virginia Police Officer Gets Sentenced […]
Casino
February 19, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Online Casino Bills
Virginia lawmakers are taking another step toward legalizing online casinos, but the path forward is far from settled. This week, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved their own versions of legislation that would allow online gambling. The Senate passed Senate Bill 118 by a narrow 19-17 vote, while the House approved House Bill […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Virginia Senate Backs Online Casinos With 2027 Launch Delay
The Virginia Senate has given a narrow nod to a bill that could bring regulated online casino gaming to the state, but any launch would have to wait for a few years. Revised Virginia iGaming Plan Adds Safeguards and Pushes Start Date Democratic senator Mamie Locke put forward the proposal, which just squeaked by after […]
Casino
February 9, 2026
The Cordish Companies Wants to Train You to Be a Live Dealer in Virginia
Whether live dealers are some of the best-paid gambling professionals remains open to debate, but the fact is that the Cordish Companies now need a lot of them, as the $600-million property is due to open while a temporary casino is already up and running. The full-scale launch will see more than 1,600 slots, 65 […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling Warns Super Bowl Fans about Sunday
A record-setting $1.76 billion is estimated to be gambled on Super Bowl 60, and now the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG) is issuing a word of caution to caught-in-the-moment sports gamblers. VCPG Issues Word of Warning to Super Bowl Fans in Virginia As the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Rose Gaming Resort Player Makes History by Winning the Largest HHR Jackpot Ever
A visitor of The Rose Gaming Resort has made history by winning the largest sum ever won from a historical horseracing terminal (HHR). That’s not all, however, since that win was followed by several six-figure prize drops. A Record-Breaking HHR Jackpot The Rose Gaming Resort, a gaming property in Dumfries, Virginia, reported that a lucky […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Virginia iGaming Bill Moves Forward After Player Safety Discussions
Lawmakers in Virginia have pushed ahead with Senate Bill 118 (SB118), which aims to legalize online casino gaming. The advance of the project legislation comes after changes were made to ensure better consumer safeguards and problem gambling protections. Senate Bill 118 Moves Forward This isn’t the first time a law for iGaming has been proposed […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Push New Rules and Taxes for Fantasy Sports Industry
Virginia lawmakers are taking steps to change how daily fantasy sports companies do business in the state. Delegate Paul Krizek introduced House Bill 145, which just passed its first test. A House subcommittee voted to send the bill to the Appropriations Committee, with all members in favor. Virginia Lawmakers Target Fantasy Sports With New Taxes […]
