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Petersburg casino bill moves to Senate committee
Measure would prevent second Richmond referendum
A Virginia State Senate bill that would allow Petersburg residents to vote on allowing a casino in their city is still in play, following a 7-2 vote by the Senate
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth opens to big crowds
Thousands flocked to Va.'s first permanent casino Monday
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When Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened its doors Monday, Christopher Hoffman was among the thousands of patrons attending opening day at the first permanent casino to open in Virginia. A Hampton
Rivers Casino Portsmouth opening delayed
Grand opening now scheduled for Jan. 23
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth‘s grand opening has been delayed until Jan. 23, eight days after its initially scheduled opening planned for Jan. 15, the casino announced Tuesday. The casino wanted to
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$400M Bristol casino to break ground Dec. 7
Expected to open July 2024
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Virginia’s first casino, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, is getting closer to moving into its permanent home. Officials will break ground at the casino’s permanent home at the
Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans Jan. 15 opening
Lottery Board approved license Nov. 16
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth will open to the public Jan. 15 at 3 p.m., according to an announcement Monday. The $340 million venue, part of a planned entertainment district along Victory
Petersburg approves Cordish Cos. for possible casino
Despite no state approval, city takes steps
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Petersburg City Council is taking a gamble on Maryland-based The Cordish Cos. to develop a casino there — even though Petersburg doesn’t yet have permission to build a casino, according
Virginia Lottery reports record $3.75B in revenue
Sales up about 15% from FY21
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The Virginia Lottery posted record sales of $3.75 billion and a record of almost $779.6 million in profits for fiscal year 2022, the lottery’s board announced Tuesday. Sales increased roughly
Caesars ups Danville casino investment to $650M
Project now joint venture with Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
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Caesars Entertainment Inc. has once again upped its investment in the forthcoming Caesars Virginia casino and resort in Danville, this time from $500 million to $650 million, while announcing Wednesday
Gambling on Hampton Roads
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Roy Corby’s first job at a casino was as a dealer. Now, Corby is general manager of the $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which is on track to become the
First Va. casino opens in Bristol
Hard Rock's temporary casino first of four casinos to open in state
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Virginia’s first casino, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, held the grand opening for its temporary casino space Friday. “We are excited to open the temporary casino in Bristol,” Hard