Virginia casino revenue increases in February
Revenue increased by 26.7 per cent year-on-year.
US.- The Virginia Lottery has released its report on casino gaming activity for February. Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia, The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, and Live! Petersburg reported revenue of $95.2m. That’s an increase of 26.7 per cent year-on-year.
Of the total casino revenue, slots generated $70.2m and table games reported $24.4m. The state collected $17.1m in taxes paid to the Gaming Proceeds Fund.
According to the report, Caesars Virginia led the market with $31.8m in adjusted gross revenue (AGR): $23m from slots and $8.8m from table games. Rivers Casino Portsmouth generated $26.4m ($18.4m from slots and $8m from tables) and Hard Rock Bristol $21m ($17m from slots and $3.9m from tables).
Live! Petersburg, which opened in January, reported $15m in AGR ($11.2 from slots and $3.8m from table games). The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, which opened in November 2025, posted $975,608 from slots.
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House
The Virginia House of Delegates recently passed a bill proposing a casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County. The proposal heads to Governor Abigail Spanberger, who can sign it into law, or amend or veto it.
SB 756, introduced by Senate majority leader Scott Surovell, was approved by a 64-32 vote after passing the state senate by 23 to 14 in February. If signed into law, Fairfax County would join Norfolk, Petersburg, Bristol, Portsmouth, and Danville as localities eligible to host a casino. Voters in the County would still need to approve the casino through a local referendum.
