Casino Industry News — Land-Based Gaming, Revenue & Regulation

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Opens as Virginia's First Permanent Full-Service Casino Resort

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in 2024 as Virginia's first permanent full-service casino resort, replacing the temporary Bristol Casino facility that had operated since July 2022 and delivering on the promise of a major entertainment destination for Southwest Virginia.

Aug 1, 2024

Openings & Development

Openings & Development News

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Opens as Virginia's First Permanent Full-Service Casino Resort

Caesars Virginia Opens in Danville as the Region's First Major Casino Resort

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Opens After 14-Year Delay, Completing One of the Strip's Most Anticipated Resorts

Kentucky Launches Online Sports Betting, Joining Neighbouring States in Legal Wagering

Massachusetts Launches Mobile Sports Betting with DraftKings Leading Day-One Operators

Live! Casino & Hotel Portsmouth Becomes Virginia's Second Casino to Open

Ohio Launches Legal Sports Betting on New Year's Day 2023

Maryland Launches Mobile Sports Betting in November 2022, Completing State's Wagering Market

Nebraska Launches Casino Gambling at Licensed Racetracks Following 2020 Ballot Measure