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Richmond Casino Vote: Antisemitic Remarks Quietly Addressed By Campaign
With a Richmond casino vote happening on Nov. 7, campaign officials hadn’t posted a public apology as of Nov. 6 for antisemitic remarks made on a radio show on Nov. 1. On Nov. 1, The Box, 99.5 guest host Preston Brown said during The Richmond Grand Update that Richmond Grand Resort and Casino opponent Paul Goldman was […]
Virginia Supreme Court Deems Skill Games Illegal as Similar Battles Play Out Across the US
The Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s decision to allow skill game machines to remain in small businesses while a lawsuit to decide the machines’ legality works its way through the justice system. Virginia banned the machines in 2020, but former Gov. Ralph Northam delayed its implementation for a year to allow revenue […]
Sample Ballots Released, Showing Vote Will Happen on Richmond Grand Resort and Casino
A Richmond casino vote will happen, shows a sample ballot released on Sept. 14 by the Richmond Office of Elections. While the ballot question doesn’t say the proposed $562 million gambling establishment’s name, it’s being called the Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. The project is a collaboration between media company Urban One and Churchill Downs […]
Richmond Casino Vote Will Happen on Nov. 7, Judge Rules
A Richmond casino will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. On Aug. 23, a judge decided a legal challenge had no standing in the referendum filing. That means voters will decide whether One Casino and Resort becomes the state’s fifth retail casino, located on the city’s south side. William R. Marchant, chief judge of the Richmond City […]
One Casino and Resort, Gaming ‘for Black America,’ Hits a Legal Snag
One Casino and Resort, the $562 million retail casino proposed for Richmond, hit a legal snag that could stop a ballot measure. The Nov. 7 measure asks voters whether they want the gaming facility in their backyards. Plus, another lawsuit may be on its way. The court decision yesterday means the ballot measure is on […]
Rivers Portsmouth, First Permanent Casino in Virginia, Marks Millionth Customer Milestone
The casino industry in Virginia reached a significant milestone last week as the state’s first permanent casino, Rivers Portsmouth, welcomed its millionth customer. Rivers staff treated the customer, Terri Powell, to a promotional package comprising $1,000 in free slots play, a dinner for four at the casino’s Admiral’s Steak & Seafood, and four tickets to see […]
Virginia Lottery Introduces Digital Lotto Game with a Progressive Jackpot
Small Town, Big Casino: Is It a Winning Gamble?
Casinos, especially full-featured resort casinos, present an economic opportunity. However, they can be a mixed blessing and can seem especially scary in smaller communities that already have more than their fair share of problems. The most common worries are crime and the direct impact of gambling on residents. Easier to overlook are the secondary economic […]
Virginia Responsible Gambling Groundwork Built with Pre-Filed Bill
On Dec 27, 2022, Delegate Paul Krizek (D) and Senator Bryce Reeves (R) of Virginia pre-filed bills to create a Problem Gambling Advisory Committee (PGAC). The committee members would include gambling regulators, industry representatives, and community service members. The PGAC’s goal would be to seek alignment between experts on problem gambling and the Virginia gaming […]
Construction Underway on Four Virginia Casinos, Petersburg to Vote on a Fifth
Virginia has seen gambling activity nearly triple over the past three years. Now, the Commonwealth is ready for more as it prepares to open its second retail casino. Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced Monday that their $340 million gaming and entertainment venue would open its doors to the public on Jan 15. The casino is part […]
