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Hard Rock names president of new Bristol hotel and casino
Temporary casino to open in second quarter
Hard Rock International Inc. has announced a president to lead its and casino operations in Bristol. Allie Evangelista most recently served three years as a vice president and general manager
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Virginians bet $236M on sports for April
State government received $1.65 million in tax revenue
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Virginians bet $236 million on sports during April, the third full month for legal sports wagers in the commonwealth, according to data released Friday by the Virginia Lottery. Bettors made
Richmond panel recommends $600M Urban One casino proposal
Plan to be introduced Monday to City Council
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The city of Richmond’s casino advisory panel has recommended Silver Spring, Maryland-based Urban One Inc.’s $600 million ONE Casino + Resort proposal to move forward for consideration by City Council
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Bettors waged $304M+ in March, Virginia Lottery reports
March Madness drives $83.5M of statewide bets
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Betting on the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament accounted for more than $83.5 million of the $304 million in sports wagering that took place in Virginia during March 2021,
Richmond nixes Bally’s casino proposal
Field narrowed to two options: Urban One and The Cordish Cos.
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The city of Richmond has cut the $650 million Bally’s casino proposal from consideration, leaving two competitors, the mayor’s office announced Wednesday morning. The Live! Casino & Hotel proposal by
Va. sports betting rakes in $265M during first month
Virginians won $253M during first full month of online wagering
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Virginians bet $265 million on sports during February, the first full month for legal sports wagers in the commonwealth, according to data released Thursday by the Virginia Lottery. The house
Richmond cuts three of six casino proposals
Still in running: Bally's, ONE and Live! resorts
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Updated, March 25 The city of Richmond has rejected three of its six casino proposals. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Wind Creek Hospitality are no
Online games made up 21% of Va. Lottery income
Online contests launched statewide last July 1
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The Virginia Lottery raked in $436 million from online lottery games between their July 1, 2020, launch and the end of February, making up 21.8% of the state lottery’s total
Richmond confirms six eligible bids for casino, seeks public input
First public meeting to discuss proposals is March 9
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Place your bets. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s office confirmed Friday that the six casino proposals made public this week all submitted proposals that are eligible for consideration by Richmond City
UPDATED: Golden Nugget, Wind Creek enter proposals to build Richmond casino
Projects at $541M and $400M among six contenders
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Updated 3 p.m., Feb. 24 Joining at least four other groups competing to be chosen as Richmond’s choice for a casino operator, bids from two other casino companies were made