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In 2019 the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation to allow voters in five cities to decide whether the state should license a casino in their city. In Nov. 2020 voters approved casinos in Bristol (Hard Rock), Danville (Caesars), Norfolk (Pamunkey) and Portsmouth (Rivers). Richmond voters rejected their casino plan. An alternative proposal in Petersburg is seeking the Richmond casino license.

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When will Virginia Casinos Open?

Virginia is currently building state-licensed casinos in four cities. The casinos in Bristol, Danville and Norfolk will each open in 2024. The casino in Portsmouth will open in early 2023. Caesars Virginia (Danville) will open an interim casino in July 2023. The permanent casino will open in late 2024. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Bristol) became the first state-licensed casino in Virginia when the Lottery Board awarded an operators license on April 27, 2022. Hard Rock Bristol opened a temporary casino on July 8, 2022. The permanent Hard Rock Bristol will open in July 2024. HeadWaters Resort & Casino (Norfolk) will open a temporary casino to operate during construction of the permanent casino reslor. Construction has not started on the temporary casino and an opening date has not been announced. The permanent casino is expected to open in 2024-2025.

Rivers Casino (Portsmouth) will open a temporary casino on Jun. 23, 2023.

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Tribal Ownership

Three of the four Virginia casinos are owned by Native American tribes. All three casinos are licensed by the state as commercial casinos. There are no federally-approved Indian gaming casinos in Virginia. BRISTOL: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is owned by Hard Rock International, a business of the Seminole Tribe of Florida DANVILLE: Caesars Virginia is owned by a partnership between Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

NORFOLK: HeadWaters Resort & Casino is owned by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe

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Hard Rock Casino Bristol: Construction Update - Jan. 2023

A few changes have been made to the original plans due to higher construction costs and material shortages. The cost of construction has increased from $400 million to $500 million Norfolk Casino: Construction Status - Jan. 2023 Norfolk Casino: Construction Status - Jan. 2023 What's happening with Norfolk's Headwaters Casino project? Construction has not started on either a temporary or permanent casino. There is still no construction equipment on the building site

Petersburg Virginia's $1.4 Billion Casino Proposal

The City of Peterburg, Virginia is proposing to build a $1.4 billion casino, hotel and entertainment district. The casino named 'Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia' needs legislative approval

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As the Jan. 15th grand opening is fast approaching, Rivers Casino Portsmouth executives invited the media to take an interior tour of the casino this week to view the finishing stages of construction

Caesars Virginia begins construction on temp casino

Caesars Virginia has begun construction of a steel-framed building for a temporary casino on the former Dan River Schoolfield site on West Main Street. The temporary casino is next to the site for

Hard Rock Bristol groundbreaking Dec. 7, 2022

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol officials will break ground on its new $400M casino next Wednesday Dec. 7th. Construction is scheduled to take 18 months to complete. Hard Rock Bristol is expected to open in

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Virginia Approved Casinos

Virginia gambling legislation allows one casino in each of five cities: Danville, Bristol, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Richmond. Richmond residents rejected their casino in the Nov, 2, 2021 election. Voters in the other four cities approved their casinos on Nov. 3, 2020.

BRISTOL, VIRGINIA

HARD ROCK CASINO BRISTOL

This $400M casino is under construction at the site of the former Bristol Mall. A temporary casino, named Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock, opened on July 8, 2022 and will operate 24/7 until the permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opens in the summer of 2024.See Details

DANVILLE, VIRGINIA

CAESARS VIRGINIA

Caesars Entertainment and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are building a $650 million casino resort in Danville at the former site of Dan River Mills' Schoolfield Division. A temporary casino will open in mid-2023. See Details

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is building a $700M casino and hotel on the Norfolk waterfront next to the minor league baseball stadium. A temporary casino will open in March 2023, and the permanent HeadWaters Resort & Casino will open in 2024. See Details

PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA

RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH

The Portsmouth casino will cost $300 million and is currently under construction on a site along the Elizabeth River near the marina. The property was once occupied by a Holiday Inn. Rivers Casino Portsmouth hopes to open by February 2023. See Details

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

ONE CASINO + RESORT

Richmond voters rejected a casino in their city by voting down the ONE Casino Resort proposal in the Nov. 2, 2021 election. The final outcome of this cssino is still pending. See Details

PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA

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LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL VIRGINIA

The City of Petersburg is seeking the unused casino license assigned to Richmond to build a $1.4 billion casino, hotel and entertainment district. See Details

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Virginia's Casino Legalization

This brief video summarized the story of how casinos were legalized in Virginia. Bristol Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Courtesy of Bristol Herald Courier, Feb 12, 2021. Available from YouTube Five cities have been authorized by legislation to host casinos. Four cities have approved a casino referendum - Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth. These four casino are entering a development stage in early 2021.The fifth casino designated for Richmond will follow by one year. Virginia casinos will operate under state licenses issued by the Virginia Lottery Board. None of the casinos will operate under the U.S. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, however, two of Virginia's first four casinos will be operated by Native American tribes. The HeadWaters Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. Hard Rock Casino in Bristol is operated by Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

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Virginia's Casino Gaming Laws

In March 2019 a new casino gaming law was passed by the state general assembly and signed by the governor. In the Nov. 2020 election voters approved construction of casinos in the four cities of Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth.

"Casino Gaming"

Virginia law defines casino gaming as follows:

"... baccarat, blackjack, twenty-one, poker, craps, dice, slot machines, sports betting, roulette wheels, Klondike tables, punchboards, faro layouts, keno layouts, numbers tickets, push cards, jar tickets, pull tabs, online gaming, and any other activity that is authorized by the Board as a wagering game or device under Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et seq.). Source: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+SB1126ER

Minimum Gambling Age

Minimum gambling ages are 21 years old for casinos, 18 for poker, 18 for bingo, 21 for sports betting, 18 for horse racing, 18 for the lottery.

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Virginia Lottery Board sends casino regulations to Gov. Northam for signature

July 23, 2021

The Virginia Lottery Board has approved state casino regulations and sent the package to Gov. Northam for his signature. After sign-off the regulations will enter a public comment period followed by a final approval vote by the board. Casino Update: Virginia lottery board approves casino regulations - Courtesy of 13News Now, Jul 22, 2021. Available from YouTube Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 Casino • Sports • Live Dealer • Poker

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When will Virginia Casinos Open?

May 29, 2021

In 2019 the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation authorizing five cities to decide whether to accept or reject a state-licensed casino. Here is the casino status for each of these five cities and the steps needed to complete before opening.

APPROVAL

Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth held casino referendums in Nov 2020 and all four casinos were approved by local voters. Richmond waited until 2021 to begin the selection process to present a casino plan to voters in this Nov 2021 election.

LICENSING

The Virginia Lottery will accept and review each application submitted for a casino license. The process will include extensive vetting of every operator, employee and vendor with gaming access inside the casinos. A review board within the agency has started the casino application process. Virginia Lottery Executive Director Kevin Hall says the first licenses are not expected to be issued before April 2022.

CONSTRUCTION

All construction is on hold due to the lengthy licensing process. Construction is expected to start after April 2022. The average construction period will be 18 months.

OPENING

Director Hall said "Casino gaming probably won't be available in any city in Virginia any earlier than spring or summer of next year." Accordingly, the casino projects in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth have predicted the following opening dates are expected:

Bristol, Virginia

HARD ROCK CASINO BRISTOL

The $400M Hard Rock Casino project in Bristol previously announced plans to open a temporary gaming facility on July 8, 2022 and complete the construction of the permanent casino in Summer 2023. See Casino Details

Danville, Virginia

CAESARS VIRGINIA

Caesars Entertainment predicts the $400 million casino resort project in Danville will open in fourth quarter of 2023. See Casino Details

Norfolk, Virginia

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe expects the $700M HeadWater Resort & Casino on the Norfolk waterfront will be fully open in 2023. See Casino Details

Portmouth, Virginia

RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH

A spokesman for the $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth said the casino could open as soon as fall 2022 depending on the licensing process of the Virginia Lottery. See Casino Details

Richmond, Virginia

ONE CASINO + RESORT

The ONE Casino + Resort proposal is dead after Richmond voters rejected the casino referendum in the Nov. 2021 election. See Casino Details

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Virginia Lottery Board Approves Casino Regulations

February 13, 2021

Last week the Virginia State Lottery Board approved its initial set of casino regulations to govern state-approved casino gambling operations. The provisions include slot machine payout percentages, distribution of fees and taxes, gambling policies and security. The state-licensed casinos in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Bristol, Danville and potentially Richmond will be subject to the following regulations. This is a partial list of the key provisions.

FEES AND TAXES

Each casino will pay the state a one-time $15 million licensing fee good for 10 years. Each casino will pay the Virginia Lottery a $50,000 fee for background investigations of casino officials and investors. Gross gaming revenues will be taxed on a graduated scale of 18-30 percent and paid to the Virginia Gaming Proceeds Fund. Most of the Gaming Proceed Funds will be allocated to the local governments in cities with casinos. One percent will go to the Virginia Indigenous People's Trust Fund, 0.8 percent to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, and 0.2 percent ftor the Family and Children's Trust Fund.

GAMBLING

The minimum age of 21 is required to enter a casino.

Each casino must develop and advertise a responsible gambling program.

Casinos cannot extend credit to gamblers.

Wagering cannot be conducted in cash. Gamblers must wager with tokens, chips, or electronic cards purchased from the casino.

Slot machine wagers can range from a penny to $500.

Slot machine payouts must average between 89 and 94 percent.

Table game wager limits are $5 to $50,000.

SECURITY

Each casino must have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of office space adjacent to the gaming floor for the purpose of security and surveillance. The above features are some of the preliminary regulations approved by the Lottery Board. The board will publish a full set of casino regulations upon completion. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 BLACKJACK ONLINE with LIVE DEALER

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Virginia Sports Betting began Jan 1

January 7, 2021

January 1st was the beginning date for legalized sports betting in Virginia. The first online sportsbooks are expected to launch later this month just in time for Super Bowl LV on February 7th. Last July the Virginia General Assembly authorized the Virginia Lottery to license and oversee all sportsbook operations in the state. A maximum of 12 licenses is authorized, and nearly two dozen applications have been received. It is expected that four licenses will be issued to the recent voter-approved casinos: Caesars Virginia in Danville, Hard Rock Casino in Bristol, Pamunkey Tribe's Resort & Casino in Norfolk and Rivers Casino in Portsmouth. The other eight will likely be issued to established operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers, and others. One may be held for the future Richmond Casino. Sports betting in Virginia is expected to generate $400 million in annual revenues. The state will collect 15% of the revenue as taxes. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players Blackjack • Slots • Tables • Live Dealer • Video Poker • Crypto

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Timeline for opening new Virginia Casinos

November 29, 2020

The Virginia Lottery Board has begun the long process towards licensing and opening the first Vegas-style casinos in Virginia. Those casinos will be Hard Rock Casino Bristol in Bristol, Caesars Virginia in Danville, HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk and Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Portsmouth.

Here is the expected timeline from today until the first casinos open:

November 2020

Virginia Lottery attorneys have begun preparing casino gaming regulations soon after November 3 when Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, and Portsmouth approved casino referendums for their cities.

February 2021

The Virginia Lottery Board will see a draft version of the regulations in February 2021. A final version is expected to be approved by April 2021.

April 2021

Kevin Hall, Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery, anticipates "to begin accepting the first casino applications shortly after the initial regs take effect in April." All casino applicants will undergo an extensive criminal and financial background investigation that could take up to a year.

Spring-Summer 2021

The first casino operator licenses will be issued in the spring or summer of 2022.

Spring 2022

The first new casinos are expected to open in Virginia.

Temporary Casinos

Hard Rock Bristol proposed a temporary casino while its main casino is under construction, however, this is unlikely because a temporary casino follows the same licensing provisions and procedures as a permanent casino. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players

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Virginia voters approve casinos in four cities

November 5, 2020

Local voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth approved local referendums to build casinos in their respective cities. Votes were 2 to 1 in favor of these casinos.

Bristol Casino

HARD ROCK CASINO BRISTOL

This $400 million casino and hotel project that will be built on the site of the former Bristol Mall. The plan includes a 90,000-square-foot casino, a live concert venue, and a 600-1000 room hotel.

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CAESARS VIRGINIA

This $400 million casino and hotel project will be built at the former site of Dan River Mills' Schoolfield Division. It includes a casino, restaurants, 2,500-seat live entertainment center, conference space, and a 300-room hotel with spa.

Norfolk Casino

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe plans a $500 milliion casino and hotel on the Norfolk waterfront next to the minor league baseball stadium. The project includes a casino with 3,000 slot machines, 150 table games and a 300-room hotel.

Portsmouth Casino

RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH

This $300 million casino and hotel project will be built on the Elizabeth River near the marina on property of the former Holiday Inn. It features 400,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment including a 3,000-seat entertainment center and a 4-star hotel. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players Blackjack • Slots • Tables • Live Dealer • Video Poker • Crypto

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VA Govenor amends and returns casino bill to legislature

April 12, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam supports the expansion of gaming in Virginia, however, he did not sign the gaming bill sent to him by the legislature. Instead he amended the bill and returned it to the legislature to reconsider. The key provision amended by the governor was the distribution of gaming revenues received by the state. Instead of designating the income to the Virginia General Fund as prescribed in the bill, the governor wants two-thirds sent to state education programs. The General Assembly will now reconvene on the issue to complete the bill. If the governor's changes are approved, the bill becomes law. If rejected or no action is taken, the governor will make the final decision by either signing or vetoing the bill. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 Casino • Sports • Live Dealer • Poker

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Virginia moves to legalize casinos, sports betting

March 13, 2020

This week the Virginia General Assembly gave its final approvals to a major expansion in state gambling by passing two bills to legalize casinos and sports betting.

SPORTS BETTING BILL

Online sports betting will be legalized for professional sports and college sports excluding Virginia schools. These may become available by end of year. Permits to operate a sports betting website or app will be limited to 12. This limit does not apply to the casinos or major sport teams in Virginia. Professional teams like the Washington Redskins and others based in the state can also build brick-and-mortar sportsbooks in Virginia-based stadiums. Sports betting will not be included in the "skill games" betting machines that are widely available in convenience stores, truck stops and restaurants.

CASINO BILL

Casinos will be built in Bristol, Danville, Richmond, Norfolk and Portsmouth if approved by local voters. Referendums on each casino and its location will be held later this year.

Pamunkey Indian Tribe plan to build casinos in Richmond and Norfolk.

"After centuries of disenfranchisement and social injustices, the Pamunkey Tribe is on the verge of ensuring the long-term success of the Tribe. Its plans to build two resorts with casinos will allow the Tribe to provide needed programs and services to its members. It will be a great partner for Norfolk and Richmond." Pamunkey spokesman Jay Smith

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Virginia governor remains noncommittal on casino legislation

January 17, 2020

Gov. Ralph Northam said he is open to the idea of casino legalization in Virginia, but has not taken a position on Bill SB1126, which must be reenacted by both the House and the Senate in this session. If passed, the governor will make the final decision on whether to sign the legislation into law and legalize casino gambling in the state. Bill SB1126 was introduced in the 2019 legislative session. It has been amended by both houses and must be reenacted in the 2020 Session of the General Assembly. The bill will authorize casino gambling in a limited number of cities. The Virginia Lottery Board will license and regulate the casinos. City residents must vote to approve these casinos. For a full summary of the bill and its amendments, visit SB 1126 Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, penalties, report. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players

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2020 Preview: Virginia Casino Legalization?

January 7, 2020

One of the hot topics for the Virginia legislature in 2020 will be casino gambling. Virginia is currently one of nine states that prohibit casinos. In March 2019 a casino law was passed by the state general assembly and signed by the governor that will give local voters an opportunity this year to approve or disapprove casinos in five proposed cities: Bristol, Danville, Richmond, Norfolk and Portsmouth. The legislature also directed a study by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to determine the impact of casinos on these communities. The results of the JLARC's report were these:

Casinos would generate $260 million a year in new state gaming taxes.

Casinos would create 5,000 new jobs.

A northern Virginia casino would generate an additional $155 million in state gaming taxes, and create an additional 3,200 jobs. The Virginia general assembly is caonsidering bill SB1126 in the 2020 session for the next step towards the legalization of casinos. If passed and if residents approve a local casino referendum later this year, the first Virginia casino will open after 12-18 months of construction.

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Virginia Gov Signs Casino Gambling Bill

March 26, 2019

Governor Ralph Northam signed Senate Bill 1126 into law Friday in an essential step toward authorizing casino gambling in Virginia. The bill had passed the Senate 30-10 and the House 64-33. The new law is not the final authorization needed to build casinos. The final authorization can only be granted by voters in a November 2020 referendum ballot. There are additional steps defined between now and the referendum that will be the responsibility of the Lottery Board. This law authorizes the Lottery Board to regulate all casino gaming and provides a framework for the Board to follow in drafting its policies, rules and procedures.

SB 1126 SUMMARY: "Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, penalties"

Casino gaming will be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board.

Casino gaming will only operate in five cities: Bristol, Danville, Portsmouth, Richmond and Norfolk.

City residents must approve the casino by referendum.

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) will research casino gaming laws in other states and submit a report before December 1, 2019. Referenda must be held after the JLARC report and before January 1, 2021. After the Lottery Board drafts its gaming regulations, the 2020 Session of the General Assembly must re-enact the bill.

The Lottery Board cannot issue casino licenses prior to July 1, 2020.

Casino Gaming, Sports Betting and Online Gambling

This law specifies the following definition of casino gaming, which implies the legalization of sports betting and online gambling. "Casino gaming" means baccarat, blackjack, twenty-one, poker, craps, dice, slot machines, sports betting, roulette wheels, Klondike tables, punchboards, faro layouts, keno layouts, numbers tickets, push cards, jar tickets, pull tabs, online gaming, and any other activity that is authorized by the Board as a wagering game or device under Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et seq.). Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players Blackjack • Slots • Tables • Live Dealer • Video Poker • Crypto

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Virginia General Assembly Passes Casino Bill

February 24, 2019

The General Assembly voted today to legalize casino gambling in Virginia and grant regulation authority to the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill passed the Senate 30-10 and the House 64-33. To become law it requires the signature of the governor and a voter referendum to authorize an amendment to the state constitution. Under the provisions of the bill the Virginia Lottery Board would develop rules and regulations for casino gambling and procedures for licensing casino applicants. The regulations must be completed and approved before June 30, 2020. Casino licenses will be issued after July 1, 2020. The bill specifies five cities where casinos can be built: Bristol, Danville, Portsmouth and either Norfolk or Richmond. Residents must vote to approve or disapprove the casino planned for their city. Referenda must be passed before Jan. 1, 2021. The state would tax each casino 13 to 15 percent of the annual adjusted gross revenue. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players Blackjack • Slots • Tables • Live Dealer • Video Poker • Crypto

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First Virginia Casino Bill Passes Senate Committee

Danville, Bristol, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Richmond Selected for Casinos

January 21, 2019

The Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology voted 9-3-1 to pass Senate Bill 1126, the first major step taken to legalize casinos in Virginia. The bill allows five cities to hold referendums this fall to determine whether voter approve or disapprove of casino projects in their cities. The five cities are Danville, Bristol, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Richmond. Casino licenses would be issued beginning July 1, 2020. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe can apply for a federally approved casino but has announced its interest in pursuing a commercial casino license with the state. "... we believe that if the Commonwealth is ready to authorize gaming, our project should be part of it," said Robert Gray, Pamunkey Indian Tribe Chief. Possible sites for the Pamunkey casino are Norfolk and Richmond. Under the term of the Bill, the state would receive 10% of gross revenues from each licensed casino. Half would go to cities where casinos are located and the remainder would stay with the state for public school construction and the general fund.

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Virginia tribes celebrate federal recognition

October 05, 2018

On Wednesday a celebration was held by members of seven Virginia Indian tribes over the federal government granting formal recognition. Representatives and officials from the Nation Park Service, Virginia governor's office, senate offices, and Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman were in attendance. The federal recognition allows the tribes to apply for federal services and funding. For decades these tribes have attempted to obtain their federal recognition. They include the Chickahominy, Chickahominy Eastern Division, Rappahannock, Pamunkey, Nansemond, Upper Mattaponi, and the Monacan tribes. The first Virginia tribe to receive federal recognition was the Pamunkey Tribe in January 2016. The tribe has plans to develop a $700 million casino on land approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players Blackjack • Slots • Tables • Live Dealer • Video Poker • Crypto

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A politician from Virginia is pushing for a Portsmouth casino

August 26, 2012

A bill has been submitted by Sen. Louise Lucas. It will be available for the next session of the General Assembly. The decision behind the new gaming bill was related to a visit to Maryland. The senator was impressed by the success of their two month old casino. Maryland earns 67 percent of the gaming revenue. Portsmouth is the proposed area for the new casino. She believes that area would help retain casino goers from going to another state to gamble. Currently the state is having a difficult time finding ways to raise funds for the various programs. Residents of the state are against highway tolls and raising taxes. Lucas believes that casino gaming may be a solution to help pay for education and infrastructure. Back Full Page > Virginia Casinos Opening Dates | Updates 2023 #1 Casino Choice of U.S. Players Blackjack • Slots • Tables • Live Dealer • Video Poker • Crypto

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Hard Rock Bristol prepares for groundbreaking

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Norfolk considers new plan for temporary HeadWaters casino

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Since officially opening July 8th, Hard Rock's temporary casino in Bristol has continued to hire workers. Last week, the casino's president announced a milestone has been reached in total employment. No Richmond casino referendum on Nov 2022 ballot No Richmond casino referendum on Nov 2022 ballot Voters of Richmond, Virginia will not see a casino referendum on their ballots in November. Last week a Richmond judge ordered the ONE Casino and Resort referendum removed from this year's ballot Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans seven restaurants and quick-service venues Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans seven restaurants and quick-service venues Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced plans last week for seven restaurants and quick-service venues to open with the casino next February. Caesars, Cherokee break ground for Danville casino Caesars, Cherokee break ground for Danville casino Caesars Entertainment and new partner, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, broke ground today for construction of the $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville. This destination resort will include

Eastern Band of Cherokee partners with Caesars Virginia

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has joined with Caesars Entertainment to build the new $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville, VA. The two partners have a 20-year relation

Bristol Casino handles $37.5 million in first week

It was a big week for Bristol Casino during its first week of operation between July 5 and July 14. Players placed $37.5 million in bets and paid back $33.7 million in winnings. Over 90% of the gaming

Norfolk's temporary casino location is scrapped

The Pamunkey Tribe will not proceed with the initial plan to operate a temporary casino inside the ballpark at Harbor Park during construction of the Norfolk Resort & Casino because the street address is Hard Rock's Bristol Casino celebrates grand opening today 2PM Hard Rock's Bristol Casino celebrates grand opening today 2PM Virginia's first casino will open today when the new "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" opens its doors to the public at 2 PM at the former Bristol Mall.

Norfolk Harbor Park Stadium address is changed for temporary casino

Norfolk city officials have changed the address of Harbor Park to allow for a temporary casino to operate inside the stadium during the two-year construction of the HeadWaters Casino

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Virginia's Remaining Casino License is Delayed Virginia's Remaining Casino License is Delayed

The Virginia General Assembly nullified Richmond's plan to have a second casino referendum added to this November's ballot. Voters rejected the first casino referendum in last year's election. Norfolk temporary casino OK'd by city planning commission Norfolk temporary casino OK'd by city planning commission The Norfolk Planning Commission approved plans last week for a temporary casino to operate at Harbor Park during the two-year construction of the HeadWaters Casino

Hard Rock Sportsbook comes to Virginia

Hard Rock's mobile sports betting app has launched in Virginia and is available for download by fans across the state. In July the Hard Rock Sportsbook will open a retail location inside the Bristol Casino

Danville casino delays opening to 2024 Danville casino delays opening to 2024

The late 2023 opening date announced previously by Caesars Entertainment has become unrealistic due to supply chain delays of construction materials and industry-wide labor shortages. In a meeting with the

Hard Rock's Bristol Casino prepares for July 8 opening

Hard Rock will open a temporary casino on July 8, 2022 at the former Bristol Mall in Bristol, Virginia. The casino, named "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock", will operate during the 2-year construction Hard Rock Casino Bristol is opening Summer 2024 Hard Rock Casino Bristol is opening Summer 2024 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will officially open in Summer of 2024. In a slide presentation to the Virginia Lottery Board in April, Hard Rock announced the "Grand Opening Summer of 2024".

Norfolk Casino Construction Update (May 2022) Norfolk Casino Construction Update (May 2022)

Construction has not yet started on the HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, VA. There are two reasons for this: The Virginia Lottery Board has yet to issue a casino license for the project, and secondly

Hard Rock Bristol approved for first Virginia casino license

Hard Rock Bristol has been licensed by the Lottery Board to become the first casino in Virginia. Hard Rock will open a temporary casino named 'Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock' on

Second Richmond casino referendum wins court permission for Nov 2022 ballot

A Circuit Court judge in Richmond has granted permission to the city to place a second casino referendum on November's ballot. A similar ballot was narrowly defeated by

Norfolk temporary casino is proposed for Harbor Park

The Pamunkey Tribe is asking the Norfolk City Council for permission to operate a temporary casino at Harbor Park during the two-year construction of the HeadWaters Resort and Casino. Harbor Park is Triple-A baseball stadium located adjacent

Hard Rock Bristol's temporary casino opens July 8

Hard Rock International announced July 8th will be the official opening date for its temporary Bristol Casino. The 30,000-square-foot casino will be branded "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" and feature Hard Rock Bristol shows sign of progress Hard Rock Bristol shows sign of progress There is a new sign in town announcing the coming Bristol Casino, which is expected to open by July. The sign stands in front of the former Bristol Mall, which will be the home of the new casino, and reads:" Hard Rock Bristol president describes future with community Hard Rock Bristol president describes future with community News Channel 11 interviewed Allie Evangelista, the new president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, earlier this month. Evangelista is enthusiastic about the future relationships

Planned Headwaters Resort Casino in Norfolk, VA releases new renderings

These new renderings for the HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, Virginia were released to the public on March 4, 2022 by the City. Norfolk Casino is seeking a temporary location Norfolk Casino is seeking a temporary location The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is seeking a location for a temporary casino to operate during the construction of the HeadWaters Resort & Casino next door to Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia.

UPDATE: Hard Rock Casino Bristol is "On Schedule"

The Hard Rock International CEO confirmed this week that construction is "on schedule" for both the temporary Bristol Casino and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. The temporary casino opens Richmond City Council seeks Urban One referendum a second time Richmond City Council seeks Urban One referendum a second time A new effort started by the Richmond City Council this week hopes to place the Urban ONE casino referendum back on the ballot for this coming November 2022. The casino

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Hard Rock Bristol will open temporary casino by June 2022 Hard Rock Bristol will open temporary casino by June 2022 Hard Rock International announced on Thursday that construction is starting on a temporary casino at the former Bristol Mall and will open in late second quarter of 2022. The

Norfolk casino contractors announced by Pamunkey Tribe

The Pamunkey Tribe has signed a pair of construction companies to build the tribe's HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, Virginia. The groundbreaking is expected later this year

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol prepares for construction

The City of Bristol, Virginia has received and approved plans for the Hard Rock Hotel Casino project to begin demolition of the former Bristol Mall and preliminary site evaluation for the

Rivers Casino Portsmouth will break ground Dec 7

The $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth will formally break ground on Tuesday December 7th next week. The site is 57 acres located a few miles southwest of downtown Portsmouth

Richmond voters reject casino

On Tuesday voters rejected a casino referendum to build a casino resort in South Richmond. The measure was defeated by a 1,200-vote margin - 51.4% to 48.56%. Richmond was the last of five cities authorized for a casino

Caesars Virginia Casino begins construction | Update

Construction crews began site preparation work for the Caesars Virginia Casino last week at the former Dan River Inc. factory property. The work puts the construction schedule about two months

Caesars Virginia in Danville will now be $100M larger

This week Caesars Virginia announced updates to its building plan in Danville and released new project renderings. The original $400 million project has been expanded to $500 million for a larger hotel Update: Rivers Casino Portsmouth begins site preparation Update: Rivers Casino Portsmouth begins site preparation Construction workers are clearing the fifty-acre site for the future River Casino Portsmouth. Site preparation is expected to be completed in time for an October groundbreaking.

Richmond casino referendum heads to Nov ballot

The Richmond Circuit Court last week approved a petition submitted by the Richmond City Council for a casino referendum to be placed on the city's November ballot. Richmond voters will now vote to approve

Richmond Casino's Latest Timeline - Update

The ONE Casino and Resort project has taken several key steps recently towards approval to build a casino in south Richmond, Virginia. The latest action by the Richmond City Council to approve a Host Virginia Lottery Board sends casino regulations to Gov. Northam for signature Virginia Lottery Board sends casino regulations to Gov. Northam for signature The Virginia Lottery Board has approved state casino regulations and sent the package to Gov. Northam for his signature. After sign-off the regulations will enter a public

When will Virginia Casinos Open?

Virginia General Assembly approved legislation in 2019 for five cities to accept or reject a state-licensed casino. Here is the casino status for each of these five cities and the steps needed to complete construction and open the doors ONE Casino + Resort selected for Richmond voter referendum ONE Casino + Resort selected for Richmond voter referendum ONE Casino + Resort was selected as Richmond's sole casino candidate for a city voter referendum in November 2021. Richmond's Resort Casino Evaluation Panel announced the selection Hard Rock Bristol's temporary gaming casino slips to early 2022 Hard Rock Bristol's temporary gaming casino slips to early 2022 It is highly unlikely the Hard Rock Bristol will open its temporary gaming casino this year according to the Virginia Lottery Board. Although state legislation allows temporary gaming

Richmond Casino selection is down to two proposals

Richmond's Mayor announced last week that Bally's Corporation has been eliminated as a candidate for the city's future casino. The final selection will now be made between Cordish Companies and Urban HeadWaters Resort & Casino releases new design renderings HeadWaters Resort & Casino releases new design renderings The Pamunkey Indian Tribe issued a major update to its HeadWaters Resort & Casino plans this week. New artist renderings of the design were released along with updates on facilities

Richmond casino proposals cut to three candidates

After reviewing six casino proposals submitted in February, Richmond has dropped three and kept three to continue in the selection process. The three proposals still in consideration are Bally's, Live! Richmond,

Richmond casino bidders include Alabama's Poarch Indians

Poarch Band of Creek Indians have joined the fight for the sole casino license in Richmond, VA. The tribe submitted a $541 million proposal to build a casino resort on the city's South Side. Richmond receives four casino applications by deadline Richmond receives four casino applications by deadline Before the deadline closed last night, four applicants had submitted their proposals for building a casino in Richmond, Virginia. Here is the early information regarding the applications.

Virginia Lottery Board approves state casino regulations

Last week the Virginia State Lottery Board approved its initial set of casino regulations to govern state-approved casino gambling operations. The provisions include slot machine payout percentages

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Richmond casino will be selected from three proposals

Voters in Richmond, Virginia will decide in a Nov 2021 election whether to approve or reject a casino for their city. The casino proposed on the ballot will be selected by the Richmond City Council

Richmond casino timeline through 2023

Richmond is starting the year-long process to select a casino applicant for development of a casino resort within its city. Richmond was one of five cities authorized by the Virginia General Assembly to build a casino

Timeline for opening new Virginia Casinos

he Virginia Lottery Board has begun the long process towards licensing and opening the first Vegas-style casinos in Virgnia after voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, and Portsmouth approved casino referendums

2020 Election: Virginia voters approve casinos in four cities

Local voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth approved local referendums to build casinos in their respective cities. Votes were 2 to 1 in favor of these casinos. 2020 Election: Norfolk voters approve Pamunkey Tribe casino plan 2020 Election: Norfolk voters approve Pamunkey Tribe casino plan On Tuesday the voters in Norfolk approved a plan by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to build a $500M resort & casino on the Elizabeth River waterfront near Harbor Park. 2020 Election: Danville voters approve Caesars Virginia casino plan 2020 Election: Danville voters approve Caesars Virginia casino plan The proposed $400M Caesars Virginia was approved by Danville voters this week. The project includes a casino, a 2,500-seat entertainment venue and a 300-room hotel. 2020 Election: Portsmouth voters approve Rivers Casino plan 2020 Election: Portsmouth voters approve Rivers Casino plan The $300M Rivers Casino Portsmouth was approved by Portsmouth voters this week. The project includes a casino, a 3,000-seat entertainment venue and a hotel. The location is

2020 Election: Hard Rock Casino in Bristol, VA is approved by voters

Voters in Bristol, Virginia yesterday approved a ballot referendum to build a $400 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at the former Bristol Mall. The vote was 71% in favor. Hard Rock Bristol plans temporary casino during main construction Hard Rock Bristol plans temporary casino during main construction If the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino planned for Bristol, Virginia is approved by voters tomorrow, Hard Rock will build a temporary casino to operate until construction is finished on

Hard Rock Bristol forecasts employment opportunities Hard Rock Bristol forecasts employment opportunities

As the Nov. 3 election approaches, a job information event supporting the proposed Hard Rock Casino in Bristol was held by executives of Hard Rock International and Bristol's Chamber Pamunkey Tribe selects development team for Norfolk casino Pamunkey Tribe selects development team for Norfolk casino Last week the Pamunkey Tribe announced the hiring of a two-company development team for their proposed HeadWaters Resort & Casino. HKS Architects designed AT&T Stadium Dallas Pamunkey Tribe makes final push for Norfolk casino Pamunkey Tribe makes final push for Norfolk casino As the Nov. 3 election nears the Pamunkey Indian Tribe is making a final push for voter approval to build a casino near Harbor Park. The casino is supported by the Yes Norfolk Committee Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Preview Video Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Preview Video Developers of the planned Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia discuss the features and amenities designed for the property. Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino unveils new 3D model Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino unveils new 3D model A 3D model of the planned Hard Rock Bristol Hotel and Casino in Bristol went on public display last Thursday at the former Bristol Mall. The model shows the casino, entertainment venue TV ads seeks voter support for Hard Rock Bristol TV ads seeks voter support for Hard Rock Bristol The 'Vote Yes For Bristol' campaign launched its first TV ads this week in a major effort to win voter approval in the Nov. 3 election to build the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia.

HeadWaters Resort & Casino voter campaign is launched

The "All In Norfolk" campaign to gather voter support for the HeadWaters Resort & Casino is officially underway. The Norfolk casino requires voter approval in the Nov. 3, 2020 election for construction Hard Rock Casino Bristol receives local business support Hard Rock Casino Bristol receives local business support A coalition of Bristol businesses has announced support for the Hard Rock Casino project and the 'Vote Yes For Bristol' ballot referendum. The coalition is named "Small Businesses for Bristol"

Hard Rock Bristol Nov 3 election ballot update

The Bristol City Council unanimously approved a resolution last week seeking to add a voter referendum on the Hard Rock Casino plan for Bristol on the ballot for the upcoming Nov 3 general election.

Hard Rock Bristol plan is pre-certified by VA Lottery Board

The Virginia Lottery Board has OK'd plans for the proposed Hard Rock Casino in Bristol. The board's action paves the way for a Nov 3 ballot referendum to allow Bristol residents to approve Hard Rock Bristol will build a temporary casino Hard Rock Bristol will build a temporary casino Hard Rock Bristol will apply for a gaming license to operate a temporary casino inside the former Bristol Mall adjacent to the future site of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Bristol. Hard Rock Casino Bristol is approved by City Council Hard Rock Casino Bristol is approved by City Council

VA Govenor amends and returns casino bill to legislature

Gov. Northam supports gambling in Virginia, however, he did not sign the gaming bill sent to him by the legislature. Instead he amended and returned it to the legislature to reconsider.

Virginia moves to legalize casinos, sports betting

This week the Virginia General Assembly gave its final approvals to a major expansion in state gambling by passing bills to legalize sports betting and build casinos in Richmond, Norfolk, Portsmouth,

Pamunkey Indian Tribe proposes $350M Richmond casino resort

The Pamunkey tribe have announced plans to build a $350 million Indian gaming casino in South Richmond. The project includes a 275-room hotel, spa, pool and fitness center

Pamunkey tribe and Norfolk sign casino agreements

The Pamunkey Tribe and the City of Norfolk signed two agreements advance the tribe's plan to build a $700 million casino on the Elizabeth River.

Virginia governor remains noncommittal on casino legislation

Gov. Ralph Northam has stated he is open to the idea of casino legalization, but has not taken a position on Bill SB1126 which will be debated and amended in this year's legislature

Cherokee propose casino in southwestern Virginia

2020 Preview: Virginia Casino Legalization?

Casinos are prohibited in Virginia, however legislation passed last year may open the door to legalization of casinos. A study shows casino gambling will add 5,000 jobs and $260M in state taxes

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