Virginia’s three casinos reported a combined $72.3 million in adjusted gaming revenue for January, according to the latest figures from the Virginia Lottery. The state’s casino industry continues to thrive, with slot machines and table games driving earnings.
Slot games remained the biggest revenue generator, contributing $53.8 million, while table games brought in $18.5 million last month. Among the three casinos, Caesars Virginia led the way, earning nearly $28.6 million in revenue.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth followed closely behind with $25.3 million, while HR Bristol contributed $18.5 million to the total. The steady performance of these casinos has significantly impacted Virginia’s growing gaming sector.
Tax Contributions and Expansion Efforts
Virginia’s casinos paid nearly $13 million in taxes to the Gaming Proceeds Fund in January, reinforcing the financial benefits of legal gambling in the state.
Caesars Virginia, the state’s third casino, has operated as a temporary facility for over a year. Meanwhile, Rivers Casino Portsmouth and HR Bristol have been welcoming guests for more than two years.
Virginia lawmakers have explored the idea of adding more casinos in recent years, with Petersburg being a potential location. However, the Senate committee rejected proposals in both 2022 and 2023, preventing the project from moving forward.
Despite past setbacks, lawmakers in Petersburg approved a casino proposal earlier this year. The legislation successfully passed through both the House of Delegates and the Senate, signaling a possible future expansion for Virginia’s gaming industry.
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