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Gambling News - 'Virginia'
Casino
January 16, 2024
Petersburg’s Casino Referendum Gains Traction with Senate Bill 628 Overhaul
Petersburg is once again placing its bet on a casino referendum, now landing on the legislative floor of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly. This time, the city is armed with influential backers and a revamped Senate Bill 628, seeking to redefine the criteria for the host city. Senators Aird and Lucas Spearhead Key Changes in […]
Casino
January 8, 2024
Residents Rally Against Proposed Casino Development in Reston, Virginia
Amidst growing concerns over Comstock Companies‘ push to establish a casino on Metro’s Silver Line outside the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, residents of Reston are urging state lawmakers to reject any legislation supporting the controversial project. Activists Challenge Casino Plans, Cite Deviation from Reston’s Planning Principles On January 6, activists from NoRestonCasino.org, a group […]

Casino
January 1, 2024
Comstock Doubles Down on Fairfax County Casino Push with Lobbyists
There have been several moves that indicate that Comstock Holding Companies Inc. is gearing up to do just that with the media outlet citing evidence that the company has hired six lobbyists who should help argue its case when the Virginia General Assembly session commences on January 10, 2024. Communicating Readiness to Build a Project […]
Casino
December 25, 2023
Norfolk Upcoming Casino to Help Bankroll Seawall Project
The funding has proven a tall order, with local authorities scrambling to secure money from different sources. The federal government has paid the bulk, and the city and state of Virginia will provide the rest, or around $910 million. Virginia Happy to Pour More into Seawall Project on One Condition Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has […]
Legal
December 20, 2023
Virginia AG Weighs DFS Games in Sports Wagering Decision
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is a popular activity across the United States. Despite its popularity, the activity has seen scrutiny recently with more states strengthening their rules applicable to DFS operators and some even outright banning fantasy contests. DFS games in major sports betting markets such as New York and Michigan were banned earlier this […]
Casino
December 11, 2023
Virginia Wants You to Snitch on Illegal Gambling Operations
In a public appeal, the Virginia State Police said that it is launching a dedicated hotline, Gaming Tip Line, which is aimed at helping authorities locate and shutter illegal gambling operations. Illegal Forms of Gambling Now Targeted by the Public Eye This comes after extended attempts by local authorities to limit the proliferation of illegal […]

Industry
November 28, 2023
Virginia Lawmaker’s Campaign Donations Raise Questions on Casino Bill Support
Amid campaign finance disclosures, a donation of $500 from NOVABizPAC to Delegate Wren Williams (R-Stuart), a staunch advocate of January’s casino bill, has brought attention to potential links between the political arena and casino development. These revelations have prompted significant public scrutiny as industry stakeholders employ all possible measures to secure an advantage in the […]

Legal
November 8, 2023
Virginia: Richmond Voters Reject Casino Project Once Again
Residents of Richmond, Virginia, once again voted against a proposed project that called for the development of a casino. The proposed $562 million project sought the development of Richmond Grand Resort and Casino, a new casino that would’ve been constructed just off Interstate 95. Supporters of the project said that it would bring economic stimulus, […]

Legal
October 27, 2023
Deadline Nears for Virginia Beach Skill Game Crackdown
Virginia Beach is gearing up for a major crackdown on electronic skill games, giving business owners a 30-day grace period before enforcement begins on November 26. Businesses and Players Grapple with Harsh Penalties on Skill Games Skill games, which resemble slot machines but involve an element of player skill, have been a contentious issue in […]

Legal
October 24, 2023
Virginia: Richmond Casino Opponent Wins Lawsuit on Voter Lists
An anti-casino group in Virginia can now focus its campaign efforts ahead of the November ballot after a judge’s decision related to voter registration lists. Paul Goldman is known as the founder of the No Means No Casino group in the state. He is also an experienced political analyst who rejects a proposal for a […]