Virginia
- Area lawmakers join colleagues in sending ‘skill game’ legalization bill back to Youngkin unchanged April 22, 2024 8:59 pm The Smithfield Times - Virginia Area lawmakers join colleagues in sending ‘skill game’ legalization bill back to Youngkin unchanged Published 4:27 pm Monday, April 22, 2024 Area lawmakers joined the majority in a 34-6 Virginia Senate vote on April 17 to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s …
- The key to a Virginia budget deal is state tax collection trend April 22, 2024 1:49 am Culpeper Star-Exponent - Virginia With a potential budget deal at stake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly budget leaders will keep a close eye on taxes Virginians pay and refunds they claim as state income taxes come due by May 1. Tax collections so far are up dramatically, which …
- Virginia: Petersburg added to the list of eligible places for a casino April 19, 2024 3:34 pm Yogonet International Virginia's city of Petersburg has been added to the list of places eligible for a casino after Governor Glenn Youngkin accepted the move on Wednesday. SB 628, sponsored by Senator Lashrecse Aird, was passed 80-19 with an amendment that removes the …
- Winning Powerball ticket sold in Clarksburg April 19, 2024 2:29 pm WBOY - West Virginia by: Alexandra Weaver Posted: Apr 19, 2024 / 09:33 AM EDT Updated: Apr 19, 2024 / 09:33 AM EDT CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The $98 million Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs, but a smaller winning Powerball ticket was sold at a 7-11 in …
- Sports Betting in Virginia On the Rise April 19, 2024 2:15 pm The Winchester Star - Virginia Despite the legalization and widespread adoption of sports wagering, online casinos remain illegal in Virginia. Virginians looking to play online slots, blackjack, and roulette need to use offshore alternatives. Vlad Grindu has identified the best online …
- Youngkin Rewrites Skill Games Bill, Tougher Restrictions Proposed April 19, 2024 1:37 pm Daily News-Record - Virginia On Monday, April 8th, Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made major amendments to the skill game bill three minutes before the constitutional deadline. Youngkin amended a total of 116 bills on Monday, among them a bill that would once again allow convenience …
- Potential Petersburg casino jumps huge hurdle for possible reality April 19, 2024 11:14 am WRIC - Virginia PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The possibility of a casino coming to Petersburg just passed a huge hurdle in the General Assembly. On Wednesday, April 17, lawmakers approved revised legislation, opening the door for a potential referendum on the November ballot …
- Virginia Senate rejects Governor Youngkin’s amendments on skill game legislation; uncertainty looms April 18, 2024 10:41 pm Yogonet International The fate of slots-like skill games in Virginia convenience stores and truck stops remains uncertain as the state Senate voted to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed changes to a bill aimed at legalizing and taxing these gambling machines on Wednesday. …
- ‘Best mistake’ lands woman $1 million Powerball prize April 18, 2024 5:27 pm WJW - Ohio BLACKSBURG, Va. (WJW) – Miriam Long planned on buying a Mega Millions ticket when the jackpot was $893 million. But when Long went to a lottery machine in Blacksburg, Virginia, she hit the wrong button and accidentally purchased a Powerball ticket. That “ …
- Khalid Jones named new Virginia Lottery director April 18, 2024 7:48 am Gaming Intelligence Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has confirmed the appointment of Khalid Jones as the new executive director of the Virginia Lottery. Jones takes over from Tony Russell, who was appointed interim lottery director last September. Jones’ career has spanned …
- The Cordish Companies proposes new $1.4 billion casino resort in Virginia April 18, 2024 7:48 am Gaming Intelligence The Cordish Companies has unveiled plans to codevelop a new $1.4 billion casino resort in Virginia in partnership with Bruce Smith Enterprise. Responding to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg, the Live! Gaming & Entertainment …
- Future of skill games in Virginia still unclear as Senate rejects Youngkin’s proposal April 17, 2024 10:01 pm News from the States The fate of slots-like skill games in Virginia convenience stores and truck stops remained in limbo Wednesday as the state Senate voted to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s sweeping changes to a proposal to legalize and tax the gambling machines. The Senate …
- Bruce Smith Enterprise, Cordish Cos. Propose $1.4B Mixed-Use Casino Development in Petersburg, Virginia April 17, 2024 5:11 pm REBusinessOnline 11PETERSBURG, VA. — Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Cos. have responded to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg with plans to co-develop a $1.4 billion mixed-use project. Plans call for a gaming and entertainment district anchored …
- Hundreds of Virginia Convenience Stores Protest Skill Game Amendments April 17, 2024 4:16 pm Convenience Store News & Petroleum Photograph courtesy of the Virginia Merchants and Amusement Coalition More than 500 retailers in Virginia staged a two-day protest earlier this week over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to legislation to allow skill games that they say could permanently …
- March marks second highest for revenues at Danville Casino April 17, 2024 10:42 am Danville Register & Bee - Virginia Danville Casino’s revenues went up in March by more than $2 million as the gaming facility brought in an increasing amount of money for the second month in a row. Last month’s gambling activity generated about $21.08 million, a more than 10% increase over …
