Posts Tagged ‘Virginia’
Caesars Virginia Revenue Hits $36.1 Million in September
Caesars Virginia in Danville took in $36.1 million in September, up 28.2% from $28.2 million a year earlier. Its table games revenue rose 59.0% to $11.2 million even though it ran 88 tables, down from 100 a year earlier. Caesars supplied $8.0 million of the $10.6 million gain at the original three casinos, which grew…
Read MoreHow The US Sports Betting Industry Expanded In 2021
Rhode Island sportsbooks took in over $12 million in revenue from July to October. Tennessee residents wagered over $375.3 million on sports in October. Illinois sportsbooks handled over $840.4 million in October, a 32.6% increase from the previous highest handle. LAS VEGAS – With so much happening in over the last year, it’s easy to…
Read MoreTwo More Sportsbooks Launch In Maryland Casinos This Month
Hollywood Casino Perryville is launching sports betting with Barstool Sportsbook. Twin Spires has started taking bets at Ocean Downs Casino. Virginia is getting another online sportsbook via PointsBet. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland’s sports betting offering is about to expand, as two more casinos gear up for a sportsbook launch. Hollywood Casino Perryville + Ocean Downs…
Read MoreThe 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 Continues Fight To Control Unregulated Skill Games
Virginia lawmakers are looking to crack down on illegal slot machines that have been operating falsely under “game of skill” laws. These “grey machines” could now be subject to a new bill that would give local governments the power to shut down operators who are out of compliance. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers are making…
Read MoreArizona Historic Horse Racing Bill Not Considered By Committee
Senate Bill 1794 was proposed by (R)Sen. David Gowan in a move to modernize Historic Horse Racing in Arizona. Historic Horse Racing is only allowed in Arkansas, Wyoming, Virginia, Oregon, and Kentucky. The Arizona Senate Commerce Committee held over the discussion for the HHR Bill and another hearing hasn’t been scheduled yet. PHOENIX – Historic…
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 MoreLegal Gambling Industry Expands In Six U.S. States On Election Day
In Tuesday’s election, six states received approvals on gambling proposals by state voters. Each of the states will now take steps to launch and establish their new gambling options for residents in the state. LAS VEGAS – One of the things that were finalized at the end of Election Night this year was the large…
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