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State’s first two casinos now open
The slot machines are already ringing out in Bristol and Portsmouth, where Virginia’s first commercial casinos opened during the past year. The state’s first permanent casino, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, opened
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Tech-savvy ski resorts weather climate change
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Warmer winters mean ski resorts must manufacture more snow to keep slopes open, but improved technology has helped offset costs and streamlined the process. Wintergreen Resort has more than 400
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
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Alpine-X names Olympian Bode Miller as chief innovation officer
Indoor ski resort developer plans early 2025 opening of Fairfax Peak in Lorton
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McLean based indoor snow sports resort developer Alpine-X LLC has named Olympic alpine ski racer Bode Miller its chief innovation officer, the company announced Wednesday. Miller, who has won six
Richmond confirms six eligible bids for casino, seeks public input
First public meeting to discuss proposals is March 9
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Place your bets. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s office confirmed Friday that the six casino proposals made public this week all submitted proposals that are eligible for consideration by Richmond City
UPDATED: Golden Nugget, Wind Creek enter proposals to build Richmond casino
Projects at $541M and $400M among six contenders
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Updated 3 p.m., Feb. 24 Joining at least four other groups competing to be chosen as Richmond’s choice for a casino operator, bids from two other casino companies were made
UPDATED: Richmond now has six major casino proposals
Bally's, Urban One, Cordish Cos., Pamunkey, Golden Nugget, Wind Creek vie for final Virginia casino project
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Updated Feb. 26 The city of Richmond is now considering six casino proposals, the mayor’s office announced Friday. Monday afternoon was the city’s deadline for its request for proposals, and
Rush Street Gaming announces general contractor for Portsmouth casino
Va. Beach's S.B. Ballard Construction will work on $300M project in joint venture
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Rush Street Gaming, the developer and gaming operator for the upcoming $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth, announced Friday it has chosen a joint venture between Virginia Beach-based S.B. Ballard Construction
Pamunkey Tribe proposes $350M casino in Richmond
Project would create 2,500+ jobs, tribe says.
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Updated at 4 p.m. Friday The Pamunkey Indian Tribe has proposed a $350 million, 275-room resort hotel and casino in Richmond, the tribe announced Friday as the Virginia House of
Pamunkey tribe, city sign Norfolk casino agreements
Tribe has option to purchase 13.4 acres by Elizabeth River for $10 million.
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The city of Norfolk and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe announced Monday that the tribe’s proposed $700 million casino along the Elizabeth River is moving closer to reality. According to a