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The Virginia Lottery Has Approved Final Casino Gaming Regulations
Virginia should see a finalized set of casino rules and regulations by the end of the year. Governor Ralph Northam will need to sign off on the rules that the Virginia Lottery Board has approved. Once the Governor gives his approval, a sixty-day period for public comment will open before the casino rules are made…
Read MoreRichmond, Virginia Chooses ONE Casino And Resort For Gaming
Richmond, Virginia is the first of five cities in the state to announce their casino operator. ONE Casino + Resort is expected to open partially by December 2022. A sportsbook will be added to the establishment in the future. RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond is one of five cities that will be opening up a casino…
Read MoreVirginia Casino Industry Moves Forward After Regulatory Approvals
A draft of rules and regulations have been drawn up for the casino gaming industry by the Virginia Lottery Board. Four towns have been approved to open casinos in the Commonwealth but now Richmond would like a casino. A Richmond casino location will need to be voted on through the 2021 November ballot before construction…
Read MoreHard Rock Casino Coming To Bristol VA Following Board Approval
Hard Rock International was approved to open a casino resort in Bristol, Virginia. The casino will be a $400 million project. Hard Rock was approved by a 4-0 vote from the Virginia Lottery Board and was approved by residents on their November ballots. BRISTOL, Va. – Bristol, Virginia will be gaining a new casino resort…
Read MoreSix States Have Legal Gambling Expansion On Their Nov. 3 Ballot
Six different states have sports betting or casino games up for legalization through voting on Tuesday’s ballot. By Tuesday night, the gaming industry of the United States could be seeing a huge expansion. BALTIMORE – Tuesday doesn’t just mark the 2020 Presidential Election but numerous other things will have their place on state ballots across…
Read MoreVirginia Wants To Be Rid Of Skill-Based Gambling Machines In 2021
Virginia legalized gambling terminals for one year, which will end in July 2021. Governor Ralph Northam currently has no intention of renewing these machines to stay legal and instead will ban them from the Commonwealth when the bill expires. In November, five towns in Virginia will be given the opportunity to vote on having legal…
Read MoreVirginia’s General Assembly Passes Bills To Legalize Gambling
VA HB 896, VA HB 4, and VA SB 384 would require the signature of Governor Ralph Northam to become law. The biggest gaming bill of them all is VA HB 4 which would make numerous casino games legal in the Old Dominion. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s General Assembly passed three bills during an emergency…
Read MoreNew Virginia Casinos Could Generate $260m In Tax Revenue
This study was done by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. The audit shows that the casinos could generate $969 million in gaming revenue. Voters need to approve the bill before new casinos can be built. RICHMOND, Va. – A study released last week by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shows casinos…
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