Virginia Casino Revenue Falls in April, Venues Report $60M Combined

The Virginia Lottery's monthly report has revealed that the state's three casinos — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia — collectively generated $60.1 million in gaming revenue for April. This figure marks a 7% decrease compared to March’s $65 million but represents a 70% year-on-year increase, as only two casinos were operational last April.

The three casinos contributed $10.8 million in taxes, reinforcing their growing role in Virginia’s economy.

Casino Performance Breakdown

• Rivers Casino Portsmouth led the month with $26.4 million in total revenue, earning $18.4 million from 1,446 slot machines and $8 million from 81 table games.

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Temporary Bristol reported $13.9 million in total revenue, with $11 million from 911 slot machines and $2.9 million from 29 table games.

• Caesars Virginia (Danville) generated $19.7 million, including $14.4 million from 804 slot machines and $5.2 million from 33 table games.

Future Developments

• Caesars Virginia is leading construction of its $650 million permanent casino, featuring:

  • A 500-room hotel and over 1,300 slot machines

  • 85 live table games, 24 electronic tables, and a WSOP poker room

  • A 40,000-square-foot convention space and 2,500-seat entertainment venue

• Hard Rock Bristol plans to open its permanent facility in summer 2024, including:

  • A 3,200-seat indoor performance venue and 20,000-capacity outdoor arena

  • Two hotel towers, pool, and resort amenities

• Petersburg has selected The Cordish Companies to develop a new casino, pending voter approval.

Key Insights

• Slot machines remain the top revenue driver, generating $43.9 million, while table games contributed $16.2 million.

• The state’s casino sector continues to expand, despite slight month-over-month declines.

• The permanent facilities under development are expected to create thousands of jobs and further boost Virginia’s entertainment and tourism sectors.

As Virginia’s casino industry evolves, the upcoming openings of Caesars Virginia and Hard Rock Bristol — along with the potential Petersburg project — mark the next chapter in the state’s growing gaming landscape.