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February 2023 Top Five
The top five most-read daily news stories from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 13
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 13 included an update on the planned merger of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old
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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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December 2022 Top Five
Most-read news stories of the month on VirginiaBusiness.com
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The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14, 2022, included a Virginia Business scoop about a restaurant on the culture-war frontlines that became
First look inside Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Casino set to open Jan. 15
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth will be the first permanent casino to open in Virginia when it opens its doors to the public on Jan. 15, 2023, but local media outlets got
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
Lottery Board approves license for Portsmouth casino
Second license awarded in Virginia
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The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved the casino facility operator’s license for the Rivers Casino Portsmouth Wednesday. It was the second casino operator’s license issued in the state; the first
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
Construction begins on Rivers Casino Portsmouth
$300M casino expected to open early 2023
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Chicago-based developer and gaming operator Rush Street Gaming broke ground Tuesday on Rivers Casino Portsmouth, kicking off construction of the $300 million casino and entertainment complex. Located off Victory Boulevard,
Rush Street Gaming announces Portsmouth casino general manager
Roy Corby was SVP of operations for Global Gaming Solutions LLC
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Chicago-based developer and gaming operator Rush Street Gaming announced Monday that it has named Roy Corby as the general manager for the upcoming $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth. “We’re excited