Virginia Casinos and Virginia Gambling

APCW Perspectives: A step backward for online poker?

Is poker a skillful game of luck? Or a lucky skill game? The difference really does matter when it comes to gambling regulation, and this week the Dutch weigh in on the topic. J. Todd also looks at the first U.S. state to legalize fantasy sports and other stories of interest to the iGaming professional. read more

DFS news roundup: Virginia governor signs DFS bill into law

Governor Terry McAuliffe signed the bill Monday afternoon, making Virginia the first U.S. state with a regulatory framework for real-money DFS contests. read more

DFS news roundup: Virginia General Assembly passes DFS legislation

The bill to legalize and regulate DFS in Virginia passed by a 31-9 vote, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign it. read more

DFS news roundup: ESPN terminates exclusivity deal with DraftKings

According to Yahoo Finance, DraftKings was unable to both continue sponsoring ESPN and pay its mounting legal costs. read more

Virginia racetrack hands in racing license

Colonial Downs racetrack will close November 1, 2014, along with its seven off-track betting parlors. read more

Compulsive gambling to be focus of TV show

A&E's popular program "Intervention" will air an episode tonight about women compulsive gamblers. read more

Virginia tax employee faces sports gambling ring charges

News brief: An employee for the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration was arrested in her office on allegations she ran a sports gambling operation. read more

Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Awards given out

Officials with the Virginia Lottery, the Virginia PTA and Virginia-based The Supply Room Companies have chosen 8 teachers to receive the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Awards. read more

Youbet.com renews Virginia license application

Youbet.com, Inc. has reached an agreement in principle with Colonial Downs, L.P., the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Virginia Racing Commission, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. read more

Virginia governor nixes slot idea

News Brief: Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine said it is unlikely that the state will follow Maryland's attempt to legalize slot-machine gambling to generate revenue. read more