Circuit court rules that casino referendum can move forward
This, paired with a likely budget agreement, is a good sign for Richmond casino advocates.
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Casino? More like Casi-yes.
A Circuit Court ruled Wednesday that a referendum on bringing a casino to Richmond can move forward.
This news comes on the same day that sources tell Virginia Scope the expected budget agreement coming from the General Assembly will not change the statute for casino referendums which currently allow repeated votes by a city’s voters.
Richmond has already voted against a casino by a narrow margin of less than 2%.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney applauded the decision in a statement Wednesday afternoon.
“I am pleased to see Judge Marchant rule in favor of the City of Richmond,” Stoney said. “If approved this November, the proposed destination resort and casino will provide 1,300 good-paying jobs and an estimated $30 million in annual revenue to tackle our community’s greatest needs. On top of adding to Richmond’s record development and growth, this project will change the economic trajectory of Southside for years to come.”
