Gambling News - 'Virginia'
Sports
October 10, 2024
Growing Number of Young Bettors Amid Spike in Problem Gambling
With sports betting expanding continuously across the US, one growing concern that is currently on the minds of officials is the rise of problem gambling among younger adults, particularly males under 25. These individuals are most likely to exhibit risky behaviors, such as betting money they don’t have or making impulsive wagers, according to Brendan […]
Casino
October 9, 2024
Norfolk City Casino Project Inches Closer to Realization
Norfolk city officials have finally allowed the local casino project to move forward after years in limbo. The project, which was proposed by Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, remained stuck for four years despite having secured voters’ favor. The City Council Cleared the Project’s Development At the recent Norfolk City Council meeting, city […]
Lottery
October 4, 2024
Virginia Lottery Player Buys 30 Winning Tickets in a Single Drawing
Any lottery win can bring excitement, but scoring a top prize is undoubtedly even more thrilling. In the case of one retiree from Chesapeake, Virginia, the thrill was multiplied by 30 times. This is because the lucky player hit a winning combination on a total of 30 lottery tickets within the same drawing. The Winner […]
Business
October 4, 2024
Betfred to Exit Virginia Too as Its Departure from Arizona Looms
Betfred has announced its exit from yet another US market amid an ongoing downsizing of its business in America. The latest state where the sports betting operator’s products will no longer be available is Virginia where it officially stopped taking bets on Tuesday. The Company Struggled in Virginia Betfred has been gradually exiting the US […]
Casino
September 26, 2024
Norfolk Casino Project Clears Major Hurdle with ARB Approval
The Norfolk casino project has taken a big step forward. The city’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) gave it the green light to move ahead even though some design issues are still up in the air. Norfolk Casino Faces Calls for Further Design Refinements Before Moving Ahead The ARB, which keeps an eye on city property […]
Casino
September 18, 2024
Norfolk Casino to Include Smokers’ Areas, Developers Say
As key markets across America continue to fight for smoke-free casinos, the Norfolk casino project developers have announced that the upcoming property will have dedicated smoking areas. Boyd Gaming promised that state-of-the-art ventilation systems will reduce health risks to the absolute minimum. The Casino Is in Development The Norfolk casino project is the brainchild of […]
Casino
September 4, 2024
Boyd Gaming to Propel the Development of Norfolk Casino
Despite several years of delays related to a proposed Norfolk Casino by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, the project may finally break ground at some point next year with the establishment of a temporary venue followed by the development of a permanent casino, city documents reveal. Previously, the casino project in Norfolk, Virginia had a price […]
Lottery
September 2, 2024
Virginia Lottery Posts Unprecedented Financial Performance
The Virginia Lottery has just realized the most successful financial year in its history, headlined by record-setting numbers that underscore growing gaming popularity, both online and retail. These results also translated into substantial revenue for Virginia, playing an instrumental role in education funding and setting an example for other states. Retail and Online Segments Coexist […]
Lottery
August 30, 2024
Virginia Dad Surprises Newlywed Son with $1M Lottery Ticket Gift
A young man from Prince William County, Virginia, recently collected a whopping $1 million prize after his father gifted him a ticket from the Virginia Lottery’s Cash4Life draw game. The ticket was given as a wedding gift, considering that the young man had only recently got married. The interesting case involves a man named Aaron […]
Sports
August 14, 2024
Caesars Virginia Is Looking for 650 Workers to Join the Danville Casino
The casino, which is due to open by the end of the year, is being built at the Dan River Inc’s textile campus’ former grounds, and a temporary pavilion has already been launched under the Caesars Virginia brand. Caesars Virginia Is Looking for 650 Workers Right Now The temporary location is currently staffing 430 team […]