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Opinion: Time to approve impartial study of gaming in Virginia


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The Pamunkey Tribe and the Mattaponi Tribe presented an annual tribute to the state of Virginia on Wednesday, a tradition that dates back to 1677. Photo from Gov. Terry McAuliffe / Facebook

Columnist Roger Chesley calls for study of gaming options in Virginia, a move that could open the door for the Pamunkey Tribe once it gains federal recognition:
I know legalizing casinos here is a long shot; it's been that way for decades. Attempts from as early as the 1990s to allow riverboat gaming failed, for example.

A lot has changed since then, when Las Vegas and Atlantic City were the two prime casino destinations around the country. Some 40 states now have commercial or tribal-run casinos.

Meanwhile, several gaming sites are within a few hours of Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. Many folks from the Old Dominion eagerly journey to play slots, poker and dice. Bus trips are a staple - including for seniors and church groups, for goodness' sake.

Virginians are boosting tax revenues in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Why shouldn't we keep that money here?

Get the Story:
Roger Chesley: Hire impartial consultants to study feasibility of casinos in Virginia (The Hampton Roads Pilot 2/24)

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