The bill would authorize a casino in Fairfax County if locals agree A controversial bill that could pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County is still moving forward in Virginia’s legislature. The measure, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, recently passed the state Senate by a 24-16 vote and is now headed
The casino’s new poker room will offer 14 tables and limited daily tournaments The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia is set to expand its gaming options with the grand opening of a new 14-table poker room on February 7. Positioned near the Tennessee border, the casino has been growing as a major
A bill would authorize a new gaming regulator, while another would prohibit social casinos Virginia is taking steps to enhance its gambling oversight by proposing the creation of the Virginia Gaming Commission (VGC), an independent regulatory body. House Bill 2498, currently under review by the General Assembly, outlines plans for the new commission, which would
The Senate has already put an iGaming bill on the shelf, just two weeks after it was introduced Virginia’s first attempt to explore online casino-style gambling has been sidelined just weeks into 2025. State Senator Mamie Locke introduced Senate Bill 827 to authorize and regulate online gambling but withdrew it shortly after its first committee
Virginia lawmakers are once again trying to find support for a casino in Tysons, Virginia A proposal to potentially bring a casino to Tysons, Virginia, has taken a step forward. Yesterday, the Virginia Senate’s Gaming Subcommittee approved Senate Bill 982, which would allow Fairfax County residents to vote on the matter through a referendum. The
Previous failures aren’t stopping legislators from reviving a casino bill Virginia lawmakers are preparing to revisit the proposal for a new casino in Tysons, a project led by Senator Scott Surovell, a long-time proponent of expanding casino gaming within the state. Surovell, the Virginia Senate majority leader, argues that a casino in Tysons could deliver
Both states have iGaming bills on the table this week Maryland and Virginia are entering the debate over legalizing online gambling, potentially reshaping the iGaming landscape in their respective states. Both states are exploring legislation that could bring digital gambling platforms to their residents, signaling a broader shift in gambling regulations nationwide. In Maryland, House
The legislation will come amid controversy over the location of the new casino A new push to authorize a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, is expected to surface during the General Assembly session in January. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell is championing the effort to put a referendum on the ballot, aiming to establish a
Lawmakers have intervened in an attempt to bring a casino to Fairfax County Efforts to bring a fifth casino to Virginia have hit a major roadblock, as the proposal to build a gambling venue in Tysons is officially stalled. Senate Bill 675, which sought to allow Fairfax County voters to decide on the matter through
The lawmaker has been trying for years to bring a casino to Fairfax County Virginia Senator Dave Marsden is once again advocating for the construction of a casino in Fairfax County, specifically in Tysons. Legislation enabling Northern Virginia residents to vote on the matter is expected to be introduced in January. This marks the third
A Virginia casino measure advances, but another in Arkansas gets defeated In the recent elections, gambling and casino expansion were major topics in Virginia and Arkansas, where voters took distinct approaches toward casino development. These results highlight how public opinion on gambling remains divided across the country. In Virginia, the city of Petersburg saw a
The Norfolk City Council has finally signed off on the casino project Construction on Norfolk, Virginia’s long-awaited waterfront casino can finally begin after years of delays. The Norfolk City Council recently gave final approval for the project’s development certificate, allowing the casino to move forward. This marks a significant milestone in a process that has
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