Casino
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Senate Bill Seeks to Add Fairfax County to Virginia Casino-Eligible Localities
Legislation would permit Fairfax County to pursue a casino through local referendum with authority expiring in 2029 if unused.
- Richard Bland College and Live Casino Hotel Virginia Launch Workforce Training Initiative in Petersburg
Richard Bland College, in partnership with Live!
- As sports betting surges, Virginia weighs how to curb gambling harms
State Sen. Mike Jones, D-Richmond, left, and Dr.
- Paul Krizek House Bill 32 Strengthening Problem Gambling Advisory Committee Passes
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia General Assembly has given final approval to House Bill 32, a measure aimed at enhancing the state’s response to problem gambling by expanding the membership of the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee.
- Fairfax County Supervisor Dalia Palchik Opposes Tysons Casino Proposal
In Fairfax County, a supervisor has slammed the proposed Tysons casino as a Senator’ Scott Surovell’s vanity project. The criticism highlights massive community opposition to the development. Economic concerns have been cited as a key factor in the resistance. Residents are fighting to protect the local vision for the area. The supervisor’s remarks underscore the […]
- Early poll is sobering for Spanberger, but it’s a wake-up call, not an epitaph
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks with reporters outside the Executive Mansion in Richmond earlier this month. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) The first report card on Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s still brand-new term is in, and she can’t be happy with it. I’m hearing she’s decidedly unhappy. A new survey by the Washington Post and George Mason […]
- ‘Skill’ slot machines are a risky bet for Virginia
Skill games in a Richmond corner store. The games popped up in gas stations, convenience stores and bars around the state before they were outlawed. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) After 32 years in the United States Army and Virginia Army National Guard, I now spend my time managing my VFW Post’s charitable gaming activities. […]
- The debate over Fairfax Co.’s casino is centered on a question: Does Tysons really need it?
This post was originally published on this site.As Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing whether she will sign a measure allowing voters to decide whether or not to build a Casino Complex in Fairfax County. Local and state leaders are divided on the issue. The bill would permit the construction of an 1.5 million square […]
- Tysons Casino proponent donates $15,000 to Arlington Democrat delegates Patrick Hope and Adele McClure
Two Arlington state representatives received $15,000 from a developer who hopes to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia.
- Petersburg Casino begin $1.4B construction
The Cordish Cos., based in Baltimore, and Virginia Beach developer Bruce Smith Enterprise broke the ground on Wednesday for the $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort Petersburg.
- Fairfax County Casino legislation passes in Virginia Democrat Senate
The Virginia State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow residents of Fairfax County to hold a referendum on casino gambling. The bill will now be considered by the Virginia House of Delegates.
- Phyllis Randall blocks Loudoun Board from taking a stand on Tysons casino, despite fact Loudoun has commented on issues in Fairfax and West Virginia
Despite receiving 5,000 letters from Loudoun residents opposed to a gambling casino in Tysons, plus a letter from 33 prominent Loudoun businesses, civic leaders and former elected officials in opposition, the County Board of Supervisors on January 22nd took no position on Senate Bill 982 (SB982), which would enable casinos in Tysons, and potentially in Reston […]
- Fairfax County Casino Bill advanced by Senate Subcommittee
The Virginia Senate is once again moving forward with a bill that would allow Fairfax County to be eligible for a gambling facility. The gaming subcommittee of the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee voted 5 to 2 this afternoon (Monday), with Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-39, abstaining. They will report Senate Bill 982, on Wednesday […]
- Senate majority leader champions Tysons casino bill
A lobbying flyer shared with lawmakers in Virginia includes a rendering Comstock’s proposed casino development at Tysons.
- The unions will rally in support of the casino and entertainment district at Tysons
A coalition of unions including the Northern Virginia AFL-CIO and Fairfax County Federation of Teachers will gather outside of the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday to show their support for a Tysons Entertainment District Casino, led by President Virginia Diamond.