Virginia recorded approximately $574.6 million in sports wagers in February, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery, a 3.2% increase compared to the $556.84 million reported in the same month a year earlier. Players won a total of $517.53 million during the month, while adjusted gross revenue generated tax contributions of about $9.3 million. Of […]
A proposed casino development in the Shenandoah Valley remains years away, but Winchester officials are already laying the groundwork for a possible project. The Winchester City Council voted 7-2 to approve a resolution supporting the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) in pursuing a feasibility review, the Virginia Business reported. The proposed study would examine the […]
The Virginia General Assembly ended its legislative session on Saturday The House and Senate could not reach an agreement on an iGaming bill in a conference committee Virginia lawmakers will likely discuss iGaming legalization in 2027 After both a Senate and House bill approval, months of discussion, and a failed conference committee, Virginia iGaming hopes […]
Both the Virginia Senate and House yesterday rejected iGaming substitute bills Both chambers prefer their own approved iGaming bills Representatives from the Senate and House will head to a conference committee to see if a compromise on iGaming can be made The Virginia House of Delegates and Senate will soon head to a conference committee […]
Each year, multiple states consider expanding gambling. While that has led to online sports betting to consistently grow throughout the United States, online casino expansion hasn’t seen the same growth. Just seven states operate legal iGaming in the US, but multiple states have made progress toward online casino expansion in 2026, including one state that […]
Members of the Virginia House of Representatives today approved HB 161 to legalize iGaming in the state The approval came one day after the Senate approved its own iGaming bill The House legislation will have to also be approved in 2027 before going into effect The legalization of Virginia iGaming has taken a big step […]
Virginia Senators approved SB 118 this week Senators originally voted the bill down, but reconsidered and approved the legislation SB 118 legalizes iGaming in state Sure there was a little drama, but Virginia Senators ultimately approved SB 118, a bill to legalize iGaming in the Old Dominion State, after second reconsideration. Members of the Virginia […]
Virginia Senators this week moved SB 118 out of the general laws and technology SB 118 legalizes iGaming in state The bill was not moved out of committee during a hearing last week, but added RG measures led to its approval Several Virginia lawmakers are hoping the state becomes the ninth in the country to […]
For the second year in a row, a Virginia lawmaker has introduced an iGaming bill Del. Marcus B. Simon (D-13) pre-filed HB 161 to legalize iGaming Virginia’s legislative session begins on Wednesday, Jan. 14 Virginia lawmakers will once again have an iGaming bill to consider in 2026. Del. Marcus B. Simon (D-13) this week pre-filed […]