Both states have iGaming bills on the table this week Maryland and Virginia are entering the debate over legalizing online gambling, potentially reshaping the iGaming landscape in their respective states. Both states are exploring legislation that could bring digital gambling platforms to their residents, signaling a broader shift in gambling regulations nationwide. In Maryland, House
The legislation will come amid controversy over the location of the new casino A new push to authorize a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, is expected to surface during the General Assembly session in January. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell is championing the effort to put a referendum on the ballot, aiming to establish a
Lawmakers have intervened in an attempt to bring a casino to Fairfax County Efforts to bring a fifth casino to Virginia have hit a major roadblock, as the proposal to build a gambling venue in Tysons is officially stalled. Senate Bill 675, which sought to allow Fairfax County voters to decide on the matter through
The lawmaker has been trying for years to bring a casino to Fairfax County Virginia Senator Dave Marsden is once again advocating for the construction of a casino in Fairfax County, specifically in Tysons. Legislation enabling Northern Virginia residents to vote on the matter is expected to be introduced in January. This marks the third
A Virginia casino measure advances, but another in Arkansas gets defeated In the recent elections, gambling and casino expansion were major topics in Virginia and Arkansas, where voters took distinct approaches toward casino development. These results highlight how public opinion on gambling remains divided across the country. In Virginia, the city of Petersburg saw a
The Norfolk City Council has finally signed off on the casino project Construction on Norfolk, Virginia’s long-awaited waterfront casino can finally begin after years of delays. The Norfolk City Council recently gave final approval for the project’s development certificate, allowing the casino to move forward. This marks a significant milestone in a process that has
A casino project for Petersburg is being voted on by area residents The future of a proposed casino in Petersburg, Virginia, is now in the hands of local voters. The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises are pushing for a $1.4 billion development that would bring a Live!-branded casino resort to the city. The initial
The state currently has different agencies controlling different aspects of gambling Virginia is considering changes to how it regulates its growing gambling industry, which has expanded rapidly in recent years. Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of establishing a centralized regulatory body, the Virginia Gaming Commission, to oversee the state’s diverse gaming activities. This new entity
State legislators will discuss a bill that, if approved, will allow local residents to decide on a casino Legislators in Virginia are preparing to re-introduce a proposal for Fairfax County residents to vote on a referendum to build a casino and conference center in Tysons. The proposal was submitted in Richmond early in the current
A legal challenge over how Petersburg, VA, chose its casino partner is creating trouble Unite Here Local 25, a hospitality union that represents some casino workers, announced on Tuesday that it plans to sue the city of Petersburg, Virginia. The action stems from the city’s selection of The Cordish Companies as the vendor and development partner for
A vote on a casino in Petersburg is closer to becoming reality The Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation for a Petersburg casino, which now returns to the legislature. Governor Glenn Youngkin amended the bill to allow the city to qualify for a casino license. Youngkin chose to amend Senate Bill 628 rather than veto
The bill will help fuel blockchain adoption and bring more support for digital currencies The Virginia Senate has passed a bill creating a workgroup earmarked to study the overall cryptocurrency ecosystem and make suggestions to promote its expansion. Senator Saddam Azlan Salim presented the bill on January 9, which seeks to keep miners from being
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