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Lottery Board approves license for Portsmouth casino
The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved the casino facility operator’s license for the Rivers Casino Portsmouth Wednesday. It was the second casino operator’s license issued in the state; the first was awarded in April to Bristol’s Hard...
Portsmouth gets $19 million to improve High Street
The city is getting $19.3 million in funding from the federal infrastructure bill to improve High Street. On Tuesday morning, local, state, and federal leaders celebrated the funding. The money will help pay to add in landscaped medians and wider...
Skanska Seals Virginia Offshore Wind Port Deal
Swedish construction and development company Skanska has penned a contract with the Virginia Port Authority for the redevelopment of the Portsmouth marine terminal for use as an offshore wind staging port.
Officials Celebrate New Virginia Development
A 50-unit development is bringing new housing opportunities to downtown Portsmouth, Virginia.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Unveils New Restaurants and Amenities
Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, unveils restaurants and amenities that will be available when the casino opens in early 2023. (Photo: Business Wire)
Virginia is leading in offshore wind – 180 turbines expected to be in service by 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WDVM) — Virginia is leading the way in offshore wind with the recent installation of the first two turbines in federal waters off the coast of Virginia Beach. Over the summer, Dominion finished its installation of two turbines...
Rush Street Gaming Casino Approved By Voters in Portsmouth, Virginia
A great new place to work and play is coming to Portsmouth, Virginia. Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming will develop and operate the latest addition to its growing portfolio of gaming and entertainment venues—Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Quality, & City of Portsmouth to Celebrate Progress at Superfund Site
A great new place to work and play is coming to Portsmouth, Virginia. Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming will develop and operate the latest addition to its growing portfolio of gaming and entertainment venues—Rivers Casino Portsmouth.