5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (465+ words) President Donald Trump has dinner with the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, at the White House. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Skill games commonly found in convenience stores could soon return to Virginia under a bill headed to the governor’s desk,…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (423+ words) In a growing trend, Virginia is one of a handful states that have already initiated bans on sweepstakes casinos in 2026. House Bill No. 161 (HB161) was introduced on January 14 at the start of the 164th Virginia General Assembly. Prefiled on January 6 by Delegate…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (582+ words) A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates last week seeks to legalize real money online casinos while banning sweepstakes casinos. Del. Marcus Simon of Virginia’s 13th district filed House Bill 161, which focuses primarily on licensing and regulations for…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago   (376+ words) Lawmakers in New York and Virginia are preparing for their legislative sessions and are pushing bills that could bring online casinos to their states. Both measures aim to legalize online casino gaming and launch a local market if the bills…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago   (636+ words) Virginia could be making steps toward becoming the next state to legalize online casinos. This week Del. Marcus B. Simon pre-filed HB 161 in the State House. The bill calls for Virginia to legalize iGaming while having the industry regulated by the…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (205+ words) Norfolk’s temporary casino made over $1 million during its first month of operation. The Interim Gaming Hall brought in more than $1.4 million in revenue in November, according to the latest revenue figures released Monday by the Virginia Lottery. The temporary casino…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (474+ words) The City of Virginia Beach plans to install continuous ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps and gutter improvements along both sides of Shore Drive. Officials say the temporary upgrades will address immediate safety needs while residents wait for a comprehensive redesign still…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (210+ words) The group building Norfolk's new casino has donated more than $92,000 in proceeds from the first two days of play at its Interim Gaming Hall to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. The group building Norfolk's new casino has donated more than…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (329+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk's first casino gaming hall opened Friday, marking a historic milestone for the city while supporting a vital community cause on its inaugural day. The interim gaming hall, located off Park Avenue, welcomed its first customers as casino…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (507+ words) NORFOLK — A long-in-the-works gaming facility opened with little advance notice or fanfare Friday. But Norfolk’s temporary casino welcomed a steady stream of curious customers on its first day. The Interim Gaming Hall opened at 10 a.m. Friday, a day after…...