The first was awarded to Hard Rock Hotel and Casino last April. Rivers Casino in Portsmouth is the second casino in Virginia to be granted an operator's license. The lottery works with all casino applicants, their vendors and employees to make sure all aspects of the operation are in strict compliance with Virginia law.'

'The lottery's gaming compliance department and legal counsel assisted in today's decision by conducting investigations and background checks on the applicants. Virginia Lottery Executive Director Kelly T. Virginia Lottery Board approves Portsmouth casino's licenseĬourtesy of WAVY TV 10, Nov 17, 2022. 15th grand opening is fast approaching, Rivers Casino Portsmouth executives invited the media to take an interior tour of the casino this week to view the finishing stages of construction. Read more Rivers Casino Portsmouth: Sneak Peek Decem-Īs the Jan. The previous date of January 15 did not allow enough time to complete the testing of the gaming machines. Rivers Casino Portsmouth has delayed its grand opening until January 23. Read more Rivers Casino Portsmouth Opening Delayed to Jan. Rivers Casino Portsmouth officially opened its doors to the public this morning at 10am, becoming the first completed, non-temporary casino to open in Virginia!. Read more Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates Grand Opening Today! Janu. 23 was immediately followed by public complaints about smoking inside the 90,000-square-foot gaming area.

Read more Rivers Casino Portsmouth Revises Smoking Policy Febru. Slot machines brought in $7.5 million and. Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened January 23 and quickly generated $9 million before closing the month. News Headlines Rivers Casino Portsmouth Generates $9M in First Week Febru.

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