Virginia’s online casino effort is off the table for 2026 after lawmakers ran out of road in conference, even as several other gambling measures kept moving. Conference Talks Run Aground Virginia lawmakers failed to bring House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118 into line before the General Assembly session closed, ending this year’s attempt to […]
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Virginia’s Online Casino Bill Clears First Hurdle — Barely
A bill to legalize online casinos in Virginia scraped through a House subcommittee after a fierce debate over funding, jobs, and gambling risks. A Vote That Could Reshape Virginia Gaming By the narrowest of margins, House Bill 161 moved out of the House General Laws gaming subcommittee, with a 5–4 vote pushing it to Appropriations. […]
Virginia Lottery Sees Online Sales Surpass Retail for First Time in U.S. History
Record-Breaking Year for Virginia Lottery with Online Sales Taking the Lead Historic Milestone for Virginia Lottery In an unprecedented shift, the Virginia Lottery has become the first in the United States to generate more revenue from online ticket sales than from in-person purchases during a fiscal year. The fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, […]
