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Virginia casino legislation moves forward

February 5, 2020

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The state of Virginia is one of only a select few in the United States that does not allow any type of casino gaming. However, that may soon change. Legislation to allow casinos in five cities of the state has ...

Pamunkey Indian Tribe officially sign agreements with City of Norfolk for proposed resort casino

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January 14, 2020

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In Virginia, the City of Norfolk on Monday signed a $10 million agreement with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe for the purchase of 13.4-acres of land to be used for the development of a waterside resort casino. Al...

Strategic location sells Washington County casino resort proposed by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Kim M

January 10, 2020

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In Virginia, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has reportedly agreed to terms that will see the organization develop and operate a proposed luxury casino resort in Washington County, according to an a...

January 13, 2020 deadline set for Request for Proposal responses for Danville, VA casino

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December 6, 2019

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Danville, one of a handful of cities in Virginia that is considering bringing casino gaming to their region, has taken the next step in the process should the General Assembly pass legislation legalizing casino...

Hard Rock International announces plan for Hard Rock Casino Bristol

Adam Morgan

November 25, 2019

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Hard Rock International in Virginia has reportedly been unveiled as the proposed operator for the $150 million resort casino a local developer is planning to bring to the site of a former shopping mall in the w...

Norfolk authorizes land deal for envisioned Virginia tribal casino

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2019

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In Virginia and the city council for Norfolk has reportedly authorized an agreement that is set to give the federally-recognized Pamunkey Indian Tribe a five-year option on purchasing a 13.25-acre plot of downt...

Waterfront casino deal scrapped in Portsmouth, VA; new proposal being discussed

Kim M

July 23, 2019

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In the city of Portsmouth, officials have scrapped plans to build a casino on the Elizabeth River opting instead for a casino to be part of a proposed entertainment district to be located inland where I-264 and...

Castle Hill Gaming announces $1.3m investment and 106 jobs in Virginia

Sadonna Price

June 13, 2019

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Top gaming software developer, Castle Hill Gaming, has announced they are planning a $1.3m investment and adding over 100 jobs to their corporate headquarters. The position will be located in Virginia, within t...

Bill signed by Gov. could see casino gaming in Virginia by 2022

Kim M

March 27, 2019

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After having been given the green light by the state’s General Assembly in late February, as expected, Senate Bill 1126 was signed into law on March 22, 2019, by Governor Ralph Northam (D), making it a strong p...

Casino legislation approved by Virginia General Assembly

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February 25, 2019

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After on February 4, the Virginia Senate passed legislation that would allow for a local referendum regarding the allowing of a casino in Bristol, on Saturday night the state's General Assembly passed a bill th...

Virginia State Senate approves casino referendum legislation

Adam Morgan

February 5, 2019

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The Virginia State Senate has reportedly passed amended legislation that could see casinos authorized for up to five independent cities so long as their local populations have approved of such venues via a refe...

Committee passes casino bill in Virginia

Kim M

January 22, 2019

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After last week announcing plans for a proposed waterfront casino, a group of residents and legislators from the independent city of Portsmouth in the Commonwealth of Virginia made a trip to the southeastern st...

Danville leaders to consider supporting Virginia casino legislation

Adam Morgan

January 1, 2019

Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Economy/Finance

In Virginia, the city council for the small community of Danville is reportedly set to vote on whether to pass a resolution in support of casino legislation currently making its way through the southern state’s...

Virginia next up to consider sportsbetting legalization

Adam Morgan

November 26, 2018

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In Virginia, legislators are due to begin considering a measure early next year that could see the southern state earn additional tax revenues of up to $57 million a year by permitting residents to place online...

Churches rally against proposed casino for Bristol

Sadonna Price

October 22, 2018

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In September, developers announced a proposal to create the Bristol Resort and Casino in Bristol, Virginia, a new venue set to be located on a 49-acre site where the Bristol Mall site has been empty since late ...

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Virginia casino legislation moves forward

Pamunkey Indian Tribe officially sign agreements with City of Norfolk for proposed resort casino

Strategic location sells Washington County casino resort proposed by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

January 13, 2020 deadline set for Request for Proposal responses for Danville, VA casino

Hard Rock International announces plan for Hard Rock Casino Bristol

Norfolk authorizes land deal for envisioned Virginia tribal casino

Waterfront casino deal scrapped in Portsmouth, VA; new proposal being discussed

Castle Hill Gaming announces $1.3m investment and 106 jobs in Virginia

Bill signed by Gov. could see casino gaming in Virginia by 2022

Casino legislation approved by Virginia General Assembly

Virginia State Senate approves casino referendum legislation

Committee passes casino bill in Virginia

Danville leaders to consider supporting Virginia casino legislation

Virginia next up to consider sportsbetting legalization

Churches rally against proposed casino for Bristol

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