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Colonial Downs prepares to open
17 April 2019
On 23 April, the racetrack in New Kent, Virginia, will have its grand opening and will open with 600 Exacta System terminals.
This Week in Gambling: The states of gambling news25 January 2017
This week in gambling, we look at major gambling news from several U.S. states, including the possibility that Pennsylvania will finally pass online gambling legislation. Other stories come from Washington State, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Virginia, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts and South Carolina.
APCW Perspectives: A step backward for online poker?15 March 2016
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.
DFS news roundup: Virginia governor signs DFS bill into law10 March 2016
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed the bill Monday afternoon, making Virginia the first U.S. state with a regulatory framework for real-money DFS contests.
DFS news roundup: Virginia General Assembly passes DFS legislation25 February 2016
The bill to legalize and regulate DFS in Virginia passed by a 31-9 vote, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign it.
DFS news roundup: ESPN terminates exclusivity deal with DraftKings11 February 2016
According to Yahoo Finance, DraftKings was unable to both continue sponsoring ESPN and pay its mounting legal costs.
Virginia racetrack hands in racing license15 October 2014
Colonial Downs racetrack will close November 1, 2014, along with its seven off-track betting parlors.
Compulsive gambling to be focus of TV show23 February 2009
A&E's popular program "Intervention" will air an episode tonight about women compulsive gamblers.
Virginia tax employee faces sports gambling ring charges22 December 2008
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.
Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Awards given out25 April 2008
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.
Youbet.com renews Virginia license application5 March 2008
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.
Virginia governor nixes slot idea21 November 2007
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.
Four tickets share $330 million jackpot4 September 2007
A total of four tickets nationwide matched all six numbers in the August 31 Mega Millions drawing, which means the estimated $330 million jackpot is split equally among them.
Virginia Derby to be televised on CBS Network6 June 2007
News Brief: Rumored for months, Colonial Downs has an agreement in place with CBS to nationally televise the 10th running of the $1-million Virginia Derby.
Casino theft suspect caught31 October 2006
News Brief: A 24-year-old LaPlace woman wanted by the St. John the Baptist Sheriff's Office for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from a Reserve casino where she was employed was arrested in an apartment in Virginia.
Virginia Wins with Mega Millions17 November 2005
Even though the $315 million jackpot winning ticket was not purchased in the Commonwealth, Virginians were big winners in the November 15 Mega Millions drawing.
Magna Closes Sale3 October 2005
Magna Entertainment Corp. reports the completion of the sale to Colonial Downs, L.P. of all of the outstanding shares of Maryland-Virginia Racing Circuit.
MEC, Colonial Downs Enter Deal19 August 2005
Magna Entertainment Corp. and Colonial Downs have entered into an agreement under which Colonial will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Maryland- Virginia Racing Circuit, Inc., a subsidiary of MEC.
Man Wanted for Virginia Lottery Ticket Thefts12 July 2005
News Brief: Police are trying to locate a Hampton man wanted in connection with recent thefts of Virginia Lottery tickets.
Two Lotto South Winning Tickets Sold in Virginia14 February 2005
o tickets matched all six numbers to win the $21 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto South drawing.
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