Virginia’s three commercial casinos reported combined adjusted gaming revenue of $78.7 million in April, up 31% from $60.1 million a year earlier, according to the Virginia Lottery. Slot revenue was $59.5 million and table-game revenue was $19.1 million. Caesars Virginia reported the highest monthly total, at $32.4 million.
The figures show April revenue and year-on-year performance across Virginia’s three commercial casinos.
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Virginia’s House General Laws Committee voted 12–7 to advance Senate Bill 756 to the Appropriations Committee, according to the report. The amended proposal would allow Fairfax County to host a casino and raises the licensing fee to $150 million; further approval and local referendums would be required.
Virginia’s House of Delegates passed House Bill 161 on 17 February, after a second vote, the report said. The House and Senate have each passed an iGaming proposal, but lawmakers must agree on a final version before online casinos can launch; the House measure sets a 20% tax on adjusted gross revenue and a 6% economic development fee.
Virginia’s House of Delegates passed HB 515 by 94–3 on 28 January, sending the measure to the Senate. The bill would bar the Virginia Lottery from allowing sportsbooks to accept credit card deposits or withdrawals; sponsor Del. Marty Martinez said it aims to discourage gambling with borrowed money.
A Virginia Senate subcommittee rejected Senator Mamie Locke’s SB 118, which would permit licensed online casino gaming, by a 4–3 vote with one abstention. The panel advanced separate bills to establish a Virginia Gaming Commission and tighten rules for fantasy contests.
Virginia delegate Marty Martinez introduced House Bill 515 to remove credit cards from permitted online sports betting account payment methods, according to reports. The bill is awaiting referral to a committee; if passed, it would prevent the Virginia Lottery from approving credit card deposits for online sports betting.