Virginia

Richmond Voters Reject A Proposed Casino Project For The Second Time

The do-over referendum for the Richmond casino project was unsuccessful at the ballot box by a much wider margin compared to the first casino referendum that was held two years ago, back in 2021. The primary re...
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Urban One which Is Included in the New Richmond Casino Project Goes Through Financial Reporting Irregularities

The voters for Richmond haven't decided yet if they want a new casino. However, the new events stole the spotlight when one of the companies included in this major project came under suspicion for financial rep...

Churchil Downs Incorporated Opens Newest Rosie’s Gaming Emporium In Emporia

Churchil Downs Incorporated (CDI), a flagship entertainment, gaming and horse racing firm based in Kentucky, has revealed the official opening of its latest Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, located in Emporia, a city i...

Churchill Downs And Urban One Executives Reveal Rebranded Plans And New Name For Proposed Richmond Casino

Officials from Churchill Downs Incorporated and Urban One have disclosed the newest proposal for a casino, resort and entertainment property named Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. Additionally, they pointed ou...

Destiny of Southside Richmond Casino to Be Decided on Referendum, Court Rules

The Richmond drama doesn’t seem to be over soon, according to the recent news. After a series of disagreements and different opinions among interested parties, a Richmond Circuit Court decided to hear different...

Hard Rock Digital Launches Hard Rock Bet Platform in New Jersey

On August 17, 2023, Hard Rock Digital, the sports betting and iGaming vertical of the casino giant Hard Rock International launched its Hard Rock Bet platform in New Jersey. The launch will reportedly t...

North Carolina Legislature Considers Bill to Develop Casinos in Rockingham, Anson, and Nesh Counties

Republicans in the North Carolina legislature have drafted a bill that would allow the state to develop three casinos in Rockingham, Anson, and Nash counties. The bill would reportedly allow the first casino le...

Hard Rock Sportsbook Rebranded to Hard Rock Bet to Offer All-In-One Product

The worldwide famous casino's wagering vertical Hard Rock Sportsbook has rebranded into Hard Rock Bet. The announced migration will integrate Hard Rock Digital's sports betting and iGaming business into a singl...

Casino Company’s Rezoning Request Reflecting the North Carolina Legislators’ Gambling Sentiment

As the North Carolina lawmakers are considering pro at contra options for the legalization of new casinos in the state, NC Development Holdings, a company connected to a casino developer, is seeking for the lan...

Virginia Exceeds $1 Billion In Gross Sports Betting Profits

Recently, licensed operators submitted a May 2023 sports betting activity report to the Virginia Lottery, which the Lottery then officially unveiled. The report showed that Virginia exceeded $1 billion in gross...

Sandman Comedy Club Seeking Conversion Into Casino Bar Through Charitable Gaming

After a series of different uses, Sandman Comedy Club at 401 E. Grace St. in Virginia is being prepared for transformation into a Sandman Casino Bar. As reported, Michael Sands intends to have a former downtown...

Richmond City Council Votes To Bring To Life Proposed Casino Project; Second Referendum Likely This Fall

During a meeting Monday night, June 12, the Richmond City Council voted 8 to 1 in favor of the bill that would put ONE Casino+Resort back on the November ballot, which will likely move to a second referendum vo...

Caesars Virginia’s Operating License Receives Approval From Virginia Regulator

On Wednesday, April 26, the Virginia Lottery Board, Virginia's gambling regulator, officially approved Caesars Virginia's license application, making the operator officially the third approved casino operator i...

North Carolina Legislators Step Closer to Legalize Sports Wagering

A bill to legalize sports wagering is to clear the North Carolina House of Representatives and be sent to the Senate for final approval. The representatives approved the proposal on a 66-45 vote Tuesday less th...