7+ mon, 2+ 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, 2+ 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+ 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, 5+ 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, 5+ 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…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (208+ words) The Interim Gaming Hall is predecessor to $750M permanent resort and casino Josh Janney //November 6, 2025// The wait is nearly over: Norfolk‘s first casino experience opens Friday inside a temporary gaming hall — a precursor to the future $750 million resort and casino…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (152+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Lottery Board approved the operator's license for the developer and operator of the Norfolk casino on Wednesday, bringing the project a step closer to its temporary opening next month. Now, developers will work to get the…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (40+ words) The operators for the Norfolk Casino was granted their gaming license by unanimous decision from the Virginia Lottery Board Wednesday afternoon. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/temporary-norfolk-casino-granted-gaming-license-must-open-by-nov-15/...